: 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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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
In today’s environment there has been a clear shift in the higher education space to focus more heavily on brand and strategic partnerships as engines to drive not just awareness but growth—growth that is directly connected to student acquisition, retention, trust and loyalty.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Thank you for your insights today.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
In that sense, today’s audiences aren’t rejecting movie history so much as actively excavating it — but that feedback loop could have some unintended consequences for older creators.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Researchers believe future quantum systems could eventually tackle certain calculations far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, with potential applications spanning drug discovery, advanced materials, logistics, cybersecurity, defense, and artificial intelligence.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
In today’s environment there has been a clear shift in the higher education space to focus more heavily on brand and strategic partnerships as engines to drive not just awareness but growth—growth that is directly connected to student acquisition, retention, trust and loyalty.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Thank you for your insights today.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
In that sense, today’s audiences aren’t rejecting movie history so much as actively excavating it — but that feedback loop could have some unintended consequences for older creators.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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