here and now
noun
: the present time
—used with the
man's obligation is in the here and now—
W. H. Whyte
W. H. WhyteExamples 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.
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—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.
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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.
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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
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20now. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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