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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier today, King Charles gave a speech in front of Congress.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Starting today, Uber will offer the ability to book hotels directly in-app, a feature powered by Expedia.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
That concludes today’s newsletter.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The data being stolen today could surface in four years.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier today, King Charles gave a speech in front of Congress.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Starting today, Uber will offer the ability to book hotels directly in-app, a feature powered by Expedia.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
That concludes today’s newsletter.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 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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The Red Sox currently stand at 9-17, which is their third worst record through their first 26 games of a season over the past 50 years.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani is the only player who currently qualifies for that designation.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bezos’s wedding last year was big enough that some people expected to see some royalty present, particularly considering a lot of big celebrities attended, including the Kardashians, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Barack Obama.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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But for all its retro-gazing reference points, Orange is ultimately a portrait of Presley’s present.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If the particular coat isn’t available anymore, consider a gift card.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That means an entertainment license wouldn’t be necessary anymore for bars that want to host trivia nights, for bowling alleys and for coffee shops that have an unamplified live performer.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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