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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Noun
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Neiman Marcus unveiled its 2025 Fantasy Gifts collection — an exclusive assortment of luxury designer presents — at the event last night.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Matching holiday looks aren’t just for opening presents.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have had their moments and made key saves at key times.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nows. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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