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
So did the cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle’s jostling handheld camerawork and striking use of digital video, which grounded these fresh horrors in the mundanity of the here and now.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Does any thinking person believe this approach will help in the here and now?
— David M. Steadman, Chicago
This summer, Chicago stands at a pivotal moment.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Expertise is about creating an impact in the here and now—the financial rewards come after.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
This imperative—for both individual and business development—is here and now.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Does any thinking person believe this approach will help in the here and now?
— David M. Steadman, Chicago
This summer, Chicago stands at a pivotal moment.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Expertise is about creating an impact in the here and now—the financial rewards come after.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
This imperative—for both individual and business development—is here and now.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for here and now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Some Iranians believe that to make sure today’s social cohesion lasts into the future, senior officials will take steps to moderate.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Amazon Prime Day officially kicked off today, and millions of products are on sale across home, kitchen, fashion, beauty, and outdoor categories.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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