: 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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Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Panama sees the canal today as a key factor in its self -determination and national interest amid a changing global economy.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 22 Dec. 2024
From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Here are the horoscopes for today, Saturday, December 21, 2024.
—USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Panama sees the canal today as a key factor in its self -determination and national interest amid a changing global economy.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 22 Dec. 2024
From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Here are the horoscopes for today, Saturday, December 21, 2024.
—USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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