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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Relevance

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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 Every budget conversation right now is a negotiation without a yardstick. — Shweta Gummidipudi, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 How this film plays inside inside Israel right now will be very interesting. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 And Amazon has it on sale for 31% off right now, slashing $120 off its list price. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Marylanders are hearing a lot right now about the cost of public education and whether our investments are producing results. — Joshua L. Michael, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 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
  • The Voice is currently in its milestone 30th season, with Clarkson, Levine, Queen Latifah and Riley Green serving as coaches.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There are 63 villas (most with sea views, some with beach views, with either one or two bedrooms) and currently 14 private homes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of currently
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As charge volumes rise and whistleblower programs keep rewarding detailed tips, the record behind every interview isn’t a back-office detail anymore.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • There’s definitely something about a new TV that instantly makes the whole living room feel upgraded.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, redeeming points for a stay doesn’t instantly change your points expiration.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • That same night, Meyer allegedly transferred $10,000 directly from the same fund account, which held investor money raised to buy shares of online casino operator Playstar.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Theoretically, this means that smaller, independent artists can release their work on social media platforms and directly reach the audiences most inclined to appreciate it.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its double-sided blade and dual-direction rotation help create creamy, scoopable results right at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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