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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
An airline spokesperson said no one was injured and that passengers will be provided with a new flight out of PHL to Maine today.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
April 01, 2026 There’s nothing easy about being a manager today.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The video looks nothing like the content that fills YouTube today.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
An airline spokesperson said no one was injured and that passengers will be provided with a new flight out of PHL to Maine today.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
April 01, 2026 There’s nothing easy about being a manager today.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
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
Adverb
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What would currently support your sense of safety best?—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Looming lawsuit Part of that confusion is because the program itself is currently being challenged in court.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What forms might emerge from our own present?—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another bought birthday and holiday presents for his relatives.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Scorcio eventually couldn’t be physically close to Slim Shady anymore.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Black Republican members of Congress have decided for one reason or another not to be part of the GOP in Washington anymore.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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