as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
The challenge is here and now, and it’s never been more important to be a woman who won’t shut up.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
But for the here and now, Hilliard figures to break camp as the team’s fourth outfielder and primary backup to two-time Gold Glove winner Brenton Doyle in center.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The Red Wings need that in the here and now, to be sure.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
But for the here and now, Hilliard figures to break camp as the team’s fourth outfielder and primary backup to two-time Gold Glove winner Brenton Doyle in center.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The Red Wings need that in the here and now, to be sure.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Muhammad announced in the press conference today that this would be her last season competing professionally.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a two-episode arc starting next week, the 118 firehouse will grapple with a virus that turns into a contagion event — as revealed in the promo (below) that aired after Thursday's episode of the ABC drama (which was just today renewed for season 9).—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
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Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.—
Naledi Ushe,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2023
Noun
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At present, options such as green feedstock are either unavailable or not yet cost-competitive at scale.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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