at present

phrase

: at or during this time : now

Examples of at present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are around 260,000 to 330,000 potential workers in the industry at present but only just over half are in work, according to ScreenSkills, a figure that has declined since 2022. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Their pursuit follows United’s decision to abandon a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson at present. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 July 2026

In other words, the app is being designed to allow community groups to watch and talk about series together, though the company wouldn’t share many specific details on those features at present. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

The independent judiciary that America enjoys is rare in the history of mankind and among all nations of the earth even at present. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant