as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
An airline spokesperson said no one was injured and that passengers will be provided with a new flight out of PHL to Maine today.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
April 01, 2026 There’s nothing easy about being a manager today.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The video looks nothing like the content that fills YouTube today.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
An airline spokesperson said no one was injured and that passengers will be provided with a new flight out of PHL to Maine today.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
April 01, 2026 There’s nothing easy about being a manager today.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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At present, as America's military aggression and assault continue with full force, all our efforts and resources are devoted to defending Iran's very existence.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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All 112 members of parliament present voted to approve the legislation, which marks Cambodia’s first legal framework specifically aimed at a lucrative, illicit industry that has transformed the country into a global hub for cybercrime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is not a local story anymore.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Are these festivals relevant at all to the larger culture anymore?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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