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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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Noun
Celmins, born in 1938, is widely regarded as one of the most influential visual artists working today. Robert Lang, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Following a month-old cease-fire, the US and Iran exchanged strikes today for the fifth consecutive day as both sides battle for control of the critical Strait of Hormuz, with no signs of either side backing down. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Lucky dropped its first episode(s) on Apple TV+ today (July 15). Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for today
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Noun
  • The now-teenager has been a constant presence by her mom's side over the years, joining her on her world tours, appearing in a music video and serving as inspiration for Pink's songs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The city currently has 46 of the company's cameras placed at key intersections across town.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The invisible present befuddles each generation in every age.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • The new jet in question, a present from Qatar that the administration spent $400 million to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • With Nix and no Bill, the Broncos don’t have to worry about keeping up with the Joneses anymore.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
  • When The Arithmetic Flips​ This is not a utopian question anymore.
    Santiago Gowland, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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