right now

adverb

Definition of right nownext
1
as in currently
at the present time right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation

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2
as in immediately
without delay answer my question right now

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of right now That’s just one of several trends transforming health care right now that led Lava Sunder and Anne Gifford to found the company Corner Health. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Considering glove flats are having a moment right now, this high-vamp style feels particularly perfect for 2026. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 July 2026 This adorable polka-dot top-and-shorts duo is just under 20 percent off right now. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Here’s where Flora might have been not only the best player available, but also the player who made the most sense for the Giants right now. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
  1. currently
  2. immediately
  3. now
  4. promptly
  5. anymore
  6. instantly
  7. directly
  8. right
Adverb
  • Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The city currently has 46 of the company's cameras placed at key intersections across town.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of currently
Adverb
  • Spokespersons for Paxton’s campaign and office and the Texas Tech system did not immediately return requests for comment.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • Avdis didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • As a result of her injury, Anderson underwent an emergency craniotomy and now lives with a titanium plate in her head.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Danish referee Kim Milton Nielsen promptly issued a red card in a 2-2 tie that Argentina would win in a penalty shootout.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
  • Investigators promptly identified and arrested 23-year-old Jaxson Clift on murder charges in connection with the killing, according to the statement.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Tour de France shortened Stage 9, and a lead cyclist questioned whether a summer calendar even made sense anymore.
    — Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Talent strategy isn't downstream of technology strategy anymore.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • Amarildo instantly controls a quick throw-in, skips away from one Czech defender, hoodwinks another with a hip-swerve and, spotting keeper Schrojf off his line, fires the ball in at the near post.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Because when everyone can generate content instantly, the real scarcity becomes originality, along with perspective, taste, restraint and conviction.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Sales from the thrift store are donated directly to widows, immigrants and refugees in the Sacramento area and internationally.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The problem with wildfires — unlike hurricanes or earthquakes — is that humans can directly influence them.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of right

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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