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

Interiors are a fresh take on classic British West Indies elegance, nodding to the overall aesthetic of Little Palm’s past but re-interpreting it as tropical chic of the present. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

This sixth entry indeed takes us further into the Further, where a limp-haired Marilyn Manson-type entity called Cyrus Lam has its eyes on Gemma in the present day. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Reading science fiction has been eye-opening for me, not least because of the differences between sci-fi and the present day. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

Fast forward to the present, a recent report in the South China Morning Post indicated major growth for the top Chinese semiconductor companies. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the present

• unpleasant
• omnipresent
• peasant
• pheasant
• pleasant