here and now

noun

: the present time
used with the
man's obligation is in the here and nowW. H. Whyte

Examples of here and now in a Sentence

while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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This imperative—for both individual and business development—is here and now. Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025 That’s why financial commentary is focused on the here and now — nothing beyond the tips of our noses. Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 June 2025 Hurricane season 2025 is almost here and now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a prediction about how bad the season may be. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 May 2025 No Retirement Plan in Sight For many Black women, the idea of retirement can feel like a distant dream, especially when dealing with the here and now. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for here and now

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of here and now was in 1829

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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20now. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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