: 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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Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame and Penn State face off at the Orange Bowl today, in the College Football Playoff Semifinals.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
The global housing crisis is one of the most pressing challenges facing governments and communities today.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The second, third, or fourth-best pitcher in the bullpen is more likely to tackle that challenge in today's game, while the designated closer saves his arm for another day.
—Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
After the Woolsey Fire in November 2018, an after-action review described problems that resemble those firefighters face today.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame and Penn State face off at the Orange Bowl today, in the College Football Playoff Semifinals.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
The global housing crisis is one of the most pressing challenges facing governments and communities today.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The second, third, or fourth-best pitcher in the bullpen is more likely to tackle that challenge in today's game, while the designated closer saves his arm for another day.
—Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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