HERE AND NOW Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

here and now

noun

Definition of here and now

as in today

the time currently existing or in progress while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now

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Recent Examples of here and now In the here and now, Mead fits what the Red Sox need offensively, and his swing looks customized for Fenway Park. — Chad Jennings, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Dealing with grief and fitting in as an immigrant is hard for Devi, and are important themes for the here and now. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Jones is focused on the here and now. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and now

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Noun

Gemini May 21 – June 20 A conversation close to home may only need simple words today.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of today

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

Noun

For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down.

— Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Christina Lauren fans have an early Christmas present to anticipate.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

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