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
Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Together, Feig’s keynote and Glaser’s recognition underscore the intersection of creative vision and legal excellence that defines the modern entertainment industry — making Power of Law one of the most essential gatherings for leaders shaping the business of entertainment today.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Here’s what else is happening today.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The casting was announced today by producers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Production.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Together, Feig’s keynote and Glaser’s recognition underscore the intersection of creative vision and legal excellence that defines the modern entertainment industry — making Power of Law one of the most essential gatherings for leaders shaping the business of entertainment today.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Here’s what else is happening today.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The casting was announced today by producers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Production.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With Trump back in office, American audiences are understandably more closely watching films from distant lands that dramatize authoritarianism, seeking clues from those nations’ past to understand our present.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unwrapping the parchment paper feels like a make-shift present for your dinner guests.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is not a local story anymore.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Are these festivals relevant at all to the larger culture anymore?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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