: 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
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Musk called Ben Stiller a derogatory name on his X account as a response to comments the actor made about the difficulties of making comedy movies that push boundaries today.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
However, to inspire such self-motivation, employers need to create environments where the young talent will fit in — not only through DEI practices but also with reasonable work-life balance, which today usually implies some work flexibility.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
The race was originally set to run between Chicago and Milwaukee, with a prize of $2,000 for the winner (around $75,000 today).
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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Mike Blake | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Musk called Ben Stiller a derogatory name on his X account as a response to comments the actor made about the difficulties of making comedy movies that push boundaries today.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
However, to inspire such self-motivation, employers need to create environments where the young talent will fit in — not only through DEI practices but also with reasonable work-life balance, which today usually implies some work flexibility.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
The race was originally set to run between Chicago and Milwaukee, with a prize of $2,000 for the winner (around $75,000 today).
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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