as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
That concludes today’s newsletter.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, here’s your daily horoscope for today, according to your zodiac sign.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Macy's influence stretched far beyond its parades The giant floating balloons, floats, and performers that Americans see on TV today have become perhaps the biggest promotion for the start of the holiday shopping season.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
That concludes today’s newsletter.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, here’s your daily horoscope for today, according to your zodiac sign.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood won the Long Beach Grand Prix last year and is currently leading the IndyCar points standings by two points.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Her partner, Kurt Dixon, has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for her specialized physiotherapy and medical therapies that are not currently covered by the National Health Service (NHS), as well as to raise funds to help arrange transportation for her ongoing treatment.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tamas also said there’s excitement about the opportunity a conference tournament presents, particularly for teams that may have battled injuries during the season but can regroup late for a run.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yuga Labs has gone through several rounds of layoffs, and is hardly the darling of the tech world anymore, which has moved on to AI startups.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This contrast in views is solely predicated on the Strait of Hormuz not seeing traffic flow anymore.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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