at present

phrase

: at or during this time : now

Examples of at present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While major oil companies might have interest in Devon's core position in the Delaware basin, negotiating a transaction at present may be difficult given the volatility in oil prices. — David Faber, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant