the present

noun

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

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As the only museum of its kind, The Museum of Broadway in Times Square provides a fascinating timeline of NYC’s Broadway theater history, starting from its origin in the 18th century up through the present day. Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Starting with his earliest experiences with New York University student films to the present day, the documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025 To end the week, however, Justine Skye brought us all back to the present, with her sultry makeup and trending Boho braids. Essence, 11 Aug. 2025 However, despite these limitations, the findings of the present study are positive and accord with those seen in previous clinical trials of evenamide. New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the present

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“The present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20present. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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