as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But for the here and now, give Vodnik props for chutzpah.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The documentary looks beyond the visionary figure—or the camp icon, as Susan Sontag framed her—focusing on the here and now.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But for the here and now, give Vodnik props for chutzpah.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The documentary looks beyond the visionary figure—or the camp icon, as Susan Sontag framed her—focusing on the here and now.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Two victories away from the franchise's first championship since 1973, Dolan went on WFAN today and predicted a Knicks title.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani commented on today's opening statements and said the harder part for the prosecution will be proving that Rinderknecht caused the Palisades Fire.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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
Noun
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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