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
Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
So while that’s not our original homeland, that’s where our reservation is today, where our tribe continues to live and thrive.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area in Haiti later this weekend, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin today.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Your words facilitate warmth and connection today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Schicht name was once known in every household in what is today the Czech Republic and Slovakia – and considerably beyond.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
So while that’s not our original homeland, that’s where our reservation is today, where our tribe continues to live and thrive.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area in Haiti later this weekend, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin today.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Your words facilitate warmth and connection today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Oct. 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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In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not currently hold any policy regarding window shades upon aircraft takeoff and landing.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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But because those laws are contingent on congressional approval, the year-round observation isn’t currently implemented in any state so far.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The rule of law does not seem to matter anymore.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now that’s not even true anymore.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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