as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
But for the here and now, give Vodnik props for chutzpah.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The documentary looks beyond the visionary figure—or the camp icon, as Susan Sontag framed her—focusing on the here and now.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Stuffy dead white guy Foster can rest easy at the great bridge table in the sky knowing that here and now, in 2026, the mah-jongg economy is alive and beyond well in America.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The documentary looks beyond the visionary figure—or the camp icon, as Susan Sontag framed her—focusing on the here and now.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Stuffy dead white guy Foster can rest easy at the great bridge table in the sky knowing that here and now, in 2026, the mah-jongg economy is alive and beyond well in America.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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At today's exchange rate, about US$1,955 per person per night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Harry also gifted Meghan a bronze sculpture of two penguins, making for a meaningful present as bronze is a symbol of strength for eighth wedding anniversaries, and the animals are part of a sweet memory.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Gobler’s research found concerning levels of vibrio present in Sagaponack Pond, Mecox Bay, and Georgica Pond—which border some of the swankiest neighborhoods of the East Coast’s toniest enclave—but none are currently closed.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 May 2026
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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