: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
Examples of today in a Sentence
Adverb
We have to finish today.
Earlier today I saw my cousin.
I have an appointment later today.
They announced today that he'll be promoted.
I worry about children today.
Today, more than a million people live there.
Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.
Noun
Have you read today's newspaper?
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
My mother may not have perpetuated harmful beliefs about food or bodies, but she was immersed in the evangelical purity culture of the 90s, and the expectations for mothers there were not unlike the heavy load therapeutic culture insists upon today.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The multi-platform media and educational company today goes beyond social media to offering events, panels, editorial content, a newsletter and tech tools designed to connect and empower emerging entertainment professionals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
Tampa dropped into a tie with the Carolina Panthers at the top of the NFC South division and would fail to earn a playoff spot as a wildcard were the postseason to begin today.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for today
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
My mother may not have perpetuated harmful beliefs about food or bodies, but she was immersed in the evangelical purity culture of the 90s, and the expectations for mothers there were not unlike the heavy load therapeutic culture insists upon today.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The multi-platform media and educational company today goes beyond social media to offering events, panels, editorial content, a newsletter and tech tools designed to connect and empower emerging entertainment professionals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
Tampa dropped into a tie with the Carolina Panthers at the top of the NFC South division and would fail to earn a playoff spot as a wildcard were the postseason to begin today.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for today
Cite this Entry
“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share