right now

adverb

1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

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But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities. Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024 Even the Longchamp carryall and Lands’ End tote bag once carried by Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes, respectively, are on sale right now. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Those aiming to run our military right now could take a few lessons from it on the history, importance, and achievements of women in uniform. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 What’s old is new again in 2024—and that means that the ‘70s are back in full force right now. Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for right now 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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