: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
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Examples of today in a Sentence
Adverb
We have to finish today.
Earlier today I saw my cousin.
I have an appointment later today.
They announced today that he'll be promoted.
I worry about children today.
Today, more than a million people live there.
Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.
Noun
Have you read today's newspaper?
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Several art publications are picking up on today’s Valentine’s theme, so in the spirit of all-inclusive love, here are a few worth reading.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The game, which puts users' vocabulary to the test, was released by The New York Times on June 12, 2023, and today is second-only to Wordle in terms of popularity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
His sophistication, genuine warmth and multifaceted personality reflect what elegance means today.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Several art publications are picking up on today’s Valentine’s theme, so in the spirit of all-inclusive love, here are a few worth reading.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The game, which puts users' vocabulary to the test, was released by The New York Times on June 12, 2023, and today is second-only to Wordle in terms of popularity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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