the present

noun

grammar

: a verb tense that is used to refer to the present time

Examples of the present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, back to the present, where, as the episode opens, Galadriel’s voice-over explains that the Elves and Sauron have been fighting for five years and that Sauron is, unfortunately, doing pretty well. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Muse Watson, Roma Maffia and Joe Spano will each appear in separate episodes of the present timeline, reprising their roles as Mike Franks, Vera Strickland and Tobias Fornell, respectively. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

The watch is presented on a black fabric strap, but comes with two additional rubber straps lined in red and green, respectively—colors Soldier associates with the present and past. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026

That includes spotlighting female artists going back to the ’60s as well as active in the present day. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant