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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Snag this fall fashion essential in four autumnal colors today, such as tan, brown, charcoal, and heather gray.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The standout games today are ranked matchups like BYU-Texas Tech, Texas A&M-Missouri and Oregon-Iowa.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
But in today's age of avocado-lime ranch and green goddess, many old-school dressings have quietly disappeared from grocery shelves and dinner tables.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Snag this fall fashion essential in four autumnal colors today, such as tan, brown, charcoal, and heather gray.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The standout games today are ranked matchups like BYU-Texas Tech, Texas A&M-Missouri and Oregon-Iowa.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Subscribe here to get access today.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As far as Snider knows, Prevost has not been back to Minnesota since that summer, but Snider visited his friend in Rome in 2010 when the now-pope was serving as the global head of the Order of St. Augustine.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Managers also wear poppies on the touchline, including Thomas Tuchel, the German who is currently head coach of the England men’s national team having previously managed Chelsea in 2021 and 2022.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fountain, 54, who is in the logistics and trucking field, would occupy the seat currently held by Karen Buchanan, who joined the board in October 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just days after kids around Minnesota were opening Halloween candy, the Minnesota Wild got an early holiday present on a Friday in the New York City suburbs.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Older people like to criticize Gen Z for being lazy and not working hard anymore.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chase gives Robert a knowing glance that conveys goodbye; his body just isn’t strong enough to withstand superspeed anymore.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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