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noun

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as in now
the time currently existing or in progress live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself

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adverb

tə-ˈdā How to pronounce today (audio)
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
Noun
Bill, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts today on so many different topics. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 But in today's elevated interest rate environment, one of the better and strategic moves may be to simply deposit it into a 9-month CD instead. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Prior to today's launch, there had been four next-gen BlueBirds in LEO — numbers 6, 8, 9 and 10. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026 But if Cal wants to survive the next realignment tidal wave, that apathy has to end today. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for today
Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
  1. now
  2. currently
  3. present
  4. anymore
Noun
  • Jordan Lloyd won Big Brother 11 even after being in a showmance with now-husband Jeff Schroeder.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The now-teenager has been a constant presence by her mom's side over the years, joining her on her world tours, appearing in a music video and serving as inspiration for Pink's songs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • On Monday, White House officials acknowledged that single vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella are not currently available in the US.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • South Carolina has kept troops in the capital for virtually the entire year and currently has nearly 500 there.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of currently
Noun
  • The shop later operated in Denver in eastern Lincoln County before its present, far more spacious digs on Buchanan Place in Newton.
    — Joe Marusak August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At Christmas, we host, decorate our home and a tree, and buy presents for them along with providing the holiday meal, etc.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of present
Adverb
  • At a certain point, people won’t be able to outsmart advanced AI anymore; this is not just another opinion.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Whoever stands atop the AI race podium isn’t the main point anymore.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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