1
as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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2
as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
Well, part of [the ad] is getting this particularly arresting person who is very much part of the zeitgeist, part of the culture right now.
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 29 July 2025
Fashion trends are in a wistful mood right now, from capri leggings to polka dots—but the see-through shoes might just be the most popular (and fun-loving) revival of the summer.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
However, Caligiuri disagrees and warns that ‘super-employees’, those with deep technical skills and knowledge, as well as a mature set of developed soft skills, are in high demand right now, and that demand is only going to grow.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Drake should be on a high right now after a history-making, three-day headlining set at Wireless Festival in London this past weekend.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 29 July 2025
Fashion trends are in a wistful mood right now, from capri leggings to polka dots—but the see-through shoes might just be the most popular (and fun-loving) revival of the summer.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
However, Caligiuri disagrees and warns that ‘super-employees’, those with deep technical skills and knowledge, as well as a mature set of developed soft skills, are in high demand right now, and that demand is only going to grow.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Drake should be on a high right now after a history-making, three-day headlining set at Wireless Festival in London this past weekend.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Hawkins, a former city attorney who currently is in private practice, lives in Midtown Detroit.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Anything, said most people The Tennessean interviewed on a muggy July Saturday, would be better than the traffic stifling commutes and tourism currently in Nashville.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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Rather than just revel in shock and joy, Harman immediately looked a few steps out.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dexter is immediately on guard and cautious about the idea, while Harry is understandably against it.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Molly is now a part of the very same group, the Florida Junior Thespians, that Drew was a member of as a teenager.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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In Leanne, which is now streaming on Netflix, our title character is thrown for a loop when her husband Bill (Stiles) leaves her for another woman.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The biggest issue with media days is that the college football offseason isn’t about football anymore.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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But Wall Street doesn't seem as frightened of tariffs anymore.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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For many of us, the smell or taste of a specific recipe can instantly transport us back in time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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My ultimate goal is to help people feel a sense of wellness, and these ingredients directly nourish that.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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This may be one of the last chances to buy the phone directly from Google, if that matters to you.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The dog is five feet and is perfect for setting up right next to your other decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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