: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
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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
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Start today and use code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off through September 2, 2024.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 14 July 2024
The Democrats and the media are to blame for every drop of blood spilled today.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 July 2024
Neither were those agents who rushed to a fallen Trump today.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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Noun
They should be applauded that more people weren't hurt today because of what occurred.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Start today and use code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off through September 2, 2024.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 14 July 2024
The Democrats and the media are to blame for every drop of blood spilled today.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 July 2024
Neither were those agents who rushed to a fallen Trump today.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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