here and now

Definition of here and nownext
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 Berry’s larger point was that people should strive for something better, here and now. — Joe Fassler, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 There are different theories as to why this happens, but in addressing the here and now, Golden Tempo came into the Travers as the post-time favorite and with good reason. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Such effects can be subtle, long-gestating and offset for a time by exciting corporate growth in the here and now. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 That means that most of the harms that people may be feeling in the here and now aren't really getting very much attention. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and now
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Noun
  • And Starship will have other hurdles to clear as well, even if today's flight goes perfectly.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • SpaceX operates around 11,000 active satellites in orbit today, compared to roughly 650 for competitor Eutelsat OneWeb.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Jordan Lloyd won Big Brother 11 even after being in a showmance with now-husband Jeff Schroeder.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The series backs up 25 years to a Connecticut farm where father Cyrus Trask (Tracy Letts), a peg-legged Civil War veteran, rejects Charles’ gift of a new knife in favor of Adam’s present of a stray puppy, creating a long trail of jealousy.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The lines between Iñárritu’s fiction and our demented present are clearly blurring.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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