as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
Routines ground us in the here and now and remind us of things within our control that do not have to change.
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Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
While one person may want to save and invest in their future, their partner may want to enjoy the here and now, knowing tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Develop a mindfulness practice to stay grounded in the here and now.
—Nathalie Weister, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
As for how to address the behaviour of digital media in the here and now, fandom is way ahead of us.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
While one person may want to save and invest in their future, their partner may want to enjoy the here and now, knowing tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Develop a mindfulness practice to stay grounded in the here and now.
—Nathalie Weister, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
As for how to address the behaviour of digital media in the here and now, fandom is way ahead of us.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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War is raging in Europe and across the Middle East today.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pew noted that a full-time year-round worker is earning a median of $60,000 today based on government data.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
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For me, on Christmas Day, after opening presents, just getting into the kitchen.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Garner is giving out gift ideas and winter style inspo this holiday season — just don’t look to her for tips on wrapping your presents.Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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