at present

phrase

: at or during this time : now

Examples of at present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those on the bullish end of the debt debate would point out that, although yields are relatively elevated, the factors driving the rise at present don’t necessarily stem from fiscal concerns. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

The problem of akrasia exists because humans, unlike other animals (or, at present, machines), have second-order volitions—the preference to have different preferences. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

The sniffly 5-year-old in my bed is coloring a remarkable green-blue rainbow at present. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

The problem at present is that an FPV drone is a relatively cheap piece of battlefield tech, typically costing around a few hundred dollars apiece. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant