even now/then

idiom

1

—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time

They are even now preparing for his arrival.

Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.

2

—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected

We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.

Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.

Examples of even now/then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And even now, more than 80,000 American troops are deployed in Europe, some in a show of force right on Russia’s doorstep. —Josh Holder, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Sands was a magnetic figure: Her personal charm radiates across time even now through the memories of her many, many friends. —Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

And even now, along the way, God has opened many more doors. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025

But even then, despite the big run, University rallied to 24 apiece. —Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 15 Mar. 2025