: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
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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Noun
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Its economy today is one that defies gravity.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through July 15, 2025.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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