here and now

noun

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 Dealing with grief and fitting in as an immigrant is hard for Devi, and are important themes for the here and now. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Jones is focused on the here and now. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026 In the here and now in Streator, there's gratitude for that. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
  1. today
  2. now
  3. present
Noun
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 The agreement that sounded simple yesterday may need more room today.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Depends who got hurt at practice today, given the daily injuries at RB in mid-August.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of today
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
Definition of now
Noun
  • Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • What, really, is Watson thinking about his present and future in Cleveland?
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of present

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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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