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
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Over the last three centuries, humanity has experienced multiple waves of disruptive technology that felt just as paradigm-shifting to contemporary workers as AI does to us today.
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Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
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Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Steer clear of politics and religion today.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
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Noun
In the meantime, here’s your daily horoscope for today, according to your zodiac sign.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Over the last three centuries, humanity has experienced multiple waves of disruptive technology that felt just as paradigm-shifting to contemporary workers as AI does to us today.
—
Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Steer clear of politics and religion today.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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The now-teenager has been a constant presence by her mom's side over the years, joining her on her world tours, appearing in a music video and serving as inspiration for Pink's songs.
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
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On their 50 Something tour that is currently playing Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Rush is playing around with their catalogue of hits to give the audience some variety.
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Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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The thread of citizen rights and responsibilities weaves through each of these, uniting evolving conceptions of freedom, self-government, and individual achievement from the nation’s past through to its present.
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The fact that none of them have to live in Los Angeles anymore, that everything is by tape, Zoom and these other things.
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Leaders cannot base decisions on experience anymore, Bäte argues.
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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