the present

noun

grammar
: a verb tense that is used to refer to the present time

Examples of the present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aptly titled Oyster Perpetual Submariner—The Watch That Unlocked the Deep, the 252-page tome chronicles the evolution of the legendary dive watch, from the 1950s up to the present day. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 The act of navigating the open road demands full presence, effectively silencing the noise of daily stressors and allowing for a pure, unfiltered experience of the present moment. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 Opportunities to Build a More Inclusive Venture Capital Landscape Fast-forward to the present day, and women are getting more involved in venture capital. Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 This Neanderthal Thorin lived in a small community in the present day Rhône Valley, France. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the present 

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“The present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20present. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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