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
Usa Today,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Steer clear of politics and religion today.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Other celebrities at Ecuador vs. Curaçao After local royalty attending the Kansas City World Cup game on Tuesday in the form of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, an actual king and queen are in town for today’s game.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Nottingham Tennis Centre Location: Nottingham, England Court Surface: Grass
Nottingham Open schedule today
Karolina Pliskova vs. Marie Bouzkova, 6:30 a.m. ET (Semifinal)
Emma Navarro vs. Viktorija Golubic, 7:50 a.m.
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Your social life may run into deeper emotional undercurrents today.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Steer clear of politics and religion today.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Other celebrities at Ecuador vs. Curaçao After local royalty attending the Kansas City World Cup game on Tuesday in the form of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, an actual king and queen are in town for today’s game.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Nottingham Tennis Centre Location: Nottingham, England Court Surface: Grass
Nottingham Open schedule today
Karolina Pliskova vs. Marie Bouzkova, 6:30 a.m. ET (Semifinal)
Emma Navarro vs. Viktorija Golubic, 7:50 a.m.
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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The now-teenager has been a constant presence by her mom's side over the years, joining her on her world tours, appearing in a music video and serving as inspiration for Pink's songs.
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
Adverb
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Brazil and Morocco are currently tied atop Group C with four points apiece.
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Peekaboo is currently closing its first three licensing deals, two for Spain and one a multi-territory accord.
Noun
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Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence − a celebration of the founding of the world's oldest modern constitutional democracy − most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.
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Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.
Adverb
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The kids, entranced by their phones and tablets, don’t meet up anymore to play dress-up dolls, kick a ball around, or even just talk—not with whole virtual worlds and endless distractions at their eager little fingertips.
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In fact, two of those companies don’t even exist anymore.
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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