: 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
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
Despite flirtations with being a professional clarinet player, dabbling in multiple majors at UCF and an early park gig selling fish food, Polk today is executive vice president and general manager of Epic Universe, the first theme park to open in Orlando in a generation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Even today, there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak and unintelligent.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
According to the Vatican's schedule, today could see the cardinals casting ballots four times.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
Despite flirtations with being a professional clarinet player, dabbling in multiple majors at UCF and an early park gig selling fish food, Polk today is executive vice president and general manager of Epic Universe, the first theme park to open in Orlando in a generation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Even today, there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak and unintelligent.
—Daniel Burke, NPR, 9 May 2025
According to the Vatican's schedule, today could see the cardinals casting ballots four times.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for today
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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