right now

adverb

1

: right away

2

: at present

Synonyms of right now

• currently
• now
• anymore
• today
• for the time being

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation

answer my question right now

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a lot of interesting work going on at Abundantia right now. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

In fact, their 2026 Giving Signals Report, conducted with The Harris Poll, pegged millennials as the most active donor generation right now. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Lots of stylish objets d’art are marked down right now, like Alessi tabletop accessories and Hisense TVs that double as decor. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

But with the Pro at just a $100 premium over the Pixel 11 right now instead of $200, its superior cameras alone is a pretty convincing reason to spend more. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for right now

• allow
• avow
• chiao
• endow
• eyebrow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow
• powwow
• somehow
• anyhow
• carabao

Kids Definition

right now

adverb

1

: right away

2

: at the present time