as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
During the Dwight Eisenhower administration, defense spending absorbed more than half the entire federal budget, and a much larger percentage of gross domestic product than today.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
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
Adverb
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Natalia is currently studying for her GED, dreaming of one day becoming a teacher, People reports.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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After the success of the two previous seasons, The White Lotus has officially hit must-see-TV status, cementing itself among some of the greatest television currently on air.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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At present, FanDuel and DraftKings maintain a virtual duopoly on market share across the industry.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Trump team insists Zelenskyy 'not wavering anymore' on deal But even as Zelenskyy starkly criticized the deal, Trump's representatives insisted it would be finalized this week.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Winning the Mountain West Tournament means an automatic bid; otherwise, the Broncos really can’t afford anymore regular season losses.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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