nows

noun

plural of now
as in presents
the time currently existing or in progress I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now

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  1. presents
  2. todays
  3. moments
Noun
  • Inside the largest house the boys had ever been in was an enormous Christmas tree with a pile of presents underneath it, all for them.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • That philosophy may prove particularly valuable over the next two years as veterans and emerging stars compete for roster spots on a team that believes playing at home presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of presents
Noun
  • But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of todays
Noun
  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • In keeping with the idea of expansion, Flanagan’s story further builds out the mythology of Carrie, using the novel’s often underused moments as launching pads.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Definition of moments
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“Nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nows. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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