as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Authorities are investigating the incident, but do not expect any court arraignments today.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But his music is still relevant today and the documentary can elevate his legacy.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Lucey said Opera San Jose founder Irene Dalis’ solution was to have two casts for each show, but today’s budgets just don’t allow for that.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Authorities are investigating the incident, but do not expect any court arraignments today.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But his music is still relevant today and the documentary can elevate his legacy.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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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
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As far as Snider knows, Prevost has not been back to Minnesota since that summer, but Snider visited his friend in Rome in 2010 when the now-pope was serving as the global head of the Order of St. Augustine.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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And then there’s Oasis, currently on its triumphant global reunion tour.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The collaboration marks an exciting fusion of two artists currently pushing the boundaries of Latin alternative music.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At present, there are few answers.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The two sisters also recalled how Dakota and Wenner first met — without Elle present.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Computers of course aren't tools anymore — for any of us, much less today's middle schoolers.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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If your personal growth involves abstaining from alcohol due to migraines, panic attacks or other health complications, this is not a lifestyle choice anymore.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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