: the present day, time, or age
today's youth
Examples of today in a Sentence
Adverb
We have to finish today.
Earlier today I saw my cousin.
I have an appointment later today.
They announced today that he'll be promoted.
I worry about children today.
Today, more than a million people live there.
Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.
Noun
Have you read today's newspaper?
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In a two-episode arc starting next week, the 118 firehouse will grapple with a virus that turns into a contagion event — as revealed in the promo (below) that aired after Thursday's episode of the ABC drama (which was just today renewed for season 9).
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Also announced today: Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, will deliver opening remarks at ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
In 1968, amid urban unrest eerily similar to the tensions today, dedicated scholars built institutes such as the Urban Institute and Johns Hopkins’ Center for Metropolitan Planning and Research to bring rigorous evidence to bear on pressing social problems.
—Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Muhammad announced in the press conference today that this would be her last season competing professionally.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In a two-episode arc starting next week, the 118 firehouse will grapple with a virus that turns into a contagion event — as revealed in the promo (below) that aired after Thursday's episode of the ABC drama (which was just today renewed for season 9).
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Also announced today: Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, will deliver opening remarks at ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
In 1968, amid urban unrest eerily similar to the tensions today, dedicated scholars built institutes such as the Urban Institute and Johns Hopkins’ Center for Metropolitan Planning and Research to bring rigorous evidence to bear on pressing social problems.
—Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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