as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
William Earl, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
This kind of security is especially important today, in a world where you are constantly exposed to approval metrics such as likes, messages and reactions on social media.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
At the back of the room were six study rooms which Grossman said lacked any of the 21st-century technology youngsters use today.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s no easy fixes, and there’s no obvious organizational malpractice that gets you from the end of last season to today.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Phoenix’s struggles with addiction and fame culminated in his sudden death at just 23, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry that still reverberate today.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
This kind of security is especially important today, in a world where you are constantly exposed to approval metrics such as likes, messages and reactions on social media.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
At the back of the room were six study rooms which Grossman said lacked any of the 21st-century technology youngsters use today.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s no easy fixes, and there’s no obvious organizational malpractice that gets you from the end of last season to today.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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As far as Snider knows, Prevost has not been back to Minnesota since that summer, but Snider visited his friend in Rome in 2010 when the now-pope was serving as the global head of the Order of St. Augustine.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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State Police are currently investigating the allegations.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The View is currently on a summer hiatus and is slated to return next month for season 29.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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So no, candidate fraud isn’t just about white lies on a resume anymore.—
Michael Fitzsimmons,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Massie was such a perpetual thorn in the side of the GOP that House leaders didn’t bother to whip his vote anymore.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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