nows

plural of now
as in presents
the time currently existing or in progress I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now

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Noun
  • Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
    George Kapernaros, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • But, if the tickle for adventure presents, then there are some beautiful beaches and remote sand dunes to explore nearby.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 29 June 2026
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“Nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nows. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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