: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
Examples of today in a Sentence
Adverb
We have to finish today.
Earlier today I saw my cousin.
I have an appointment later today.
They announced today that he'll be promoted.
I worry about children today.
Today, more than a million people live there.
Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.
Noun
Have you read today's newspaper?
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Each has cyber requirements in place today, but none as structured or comprehensive as CMMC.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But his music is still relevant today and the documentary can elevate his legacy.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Each has cyber requirements in place today, but none as structured or comprehensive as CMMC.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But his music is still relevant today and the documentary can elevate his legacy.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for today
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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