at present

phrase

: at or during this time : now

Examples of at present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The blow of potentially losing him to Barca and not signing anyone else in that position — as is the message from the club at present — is likely to be the biggest disappointment. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

There are approximately 22 EGOT title holders at present time — but some got there through the Daytime Emmys (like Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson and Alan Menken) and others landed there as one of dozens of producers on a Tony-winning play. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

But the outcome of this work doesn’t explain the blanks being raised at present, argued Jeremy Siegel, emeritus professor of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Some were allowed back home this week, but not all of the fires are under control at present. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant