here and now
noun
: the present time
—used with the
… man's obligation is in the here and now …—
W. H. Whyte
W. H. WhyteExamples of here and now in a Sentence
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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The opportunity to reach the second round is of utmost importance in the here and now, with the experience gained sure to pay off in the future.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His stance was rooted in gestalt therapy’s focus on the here and now, on personal responsibility and direct experience rather than magical thinking.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
But for the here and now, give Vodnik props for chutzpah.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His stance was rooted in gestalt therapy’s focus on the here and now, on personal responsibility and direct experience rather than magical thinking.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
But for the here and now, give Vodnik props for chutzpah.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for here and now
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20now. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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