: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
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Examples of today in a Sentence
Adverb
We have to finish today.
Earlier today I saw my cousin.
I have an appointment later today.
They announced today that he'll be promoted.
I worry about children today.
Today, more than a million people live there.
Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.
Noun
Have you read today's newspaper?
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Severe weather More severe weather is expected in the Southern Plains today as residents in Oklahoma survey the destruction from tornado-spawning storms that injured at least 11 people and leveled homes over the weekend.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Overall, more data is needed to understand exactly how Waymo compares to ride share across markets; but, this study directionally points to the higher costs and slower service AVs provide today.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As technology advances and costs decrease, the hardware in today’s AVs could eventually become viable in consumer vehicles.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Severe weather More severe weather is expected in the Southern Plains today as residents in Oklahoma survey the destruction from tornado-spawning storms that injured at least 11 people and leveled homes over the weekend.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Overall, more data is needed to understand exactly how Waymo compares to ride share across markets; but, this study directionally points to the higher costs and slower service AVs provide today.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As technology advances and costs decrease, the hardware in today’s AVs could eventually become viable in consumer vehicles.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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