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
Instead, our ability to fully engage the future of marketing media hinges on our ability to masterfully contextualize the human truths of the here and now.
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Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
Their books demonstrate that preparing for the future requires understanding the past and developing a patient, attentive disposition toward the here and now.
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Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Which means that pessimism is also deeply grounded in the world of the here and now in a way that optimists, with their faces always turned toward a sunnier future, refuse.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
Their books demonstrate that preparing for the future requires understanding the past and developing a patient, attentive disposition toward the here and now.
—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Which means that pessimism is also deeply grounded in the world of the here and now in a way that optimists, with their faces always turned toward a sunnier future, refuse.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
Noun
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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.
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
Noun
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Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
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Olivia stops at an exhibit depicting two Minions, James and Henry (all the Minions are voiced by Coffin), and is perplexed when no one present appears to have heard of them, at least by name.
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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