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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
Things that seem strange or even barbaric to us today were sometimes considered perfectly ordinary at another point in history. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 In an effort to be comfortable and simultaneously stylish, Venus Williams laced up a pair of fashionable sneaker heels while sitting front row at Lacoste‘s spring 2027 show held today in Paris. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 And although the mercury is forecast to drop a bit lower today, forecasters are still anticipating very hot conditions ranging from the mid-90s to 100 degrees. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Responsibilities may feel louder than your energy today. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 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
  • The Voice is currently in its milestone 30th season, with Clarkson, Levine, Queen Latifah and Riley Green serving as coaches.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There are 63 villas (most with sea views, some with beach views, with either one or two bedrooms) and currently 14 private homes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of currently
Noun
  • The series backs up 25 years to a Connecticut farm where father Cyrus Trask (Tracy Letts), a peg-legged Civil War veteran, rejects Charles’ gift of a new knife in favor of Adam’s present of a stray puppy, creating a long trail of jealousy.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The lines between Iñárritu’s fiction and our demented present are clearly blurring.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of present
Adverb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As charge volumes rise and whistleblower programs keep rewarding detailed tips, the record behind every interview isn’t a back-office detail anymore.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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