1
as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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2
as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
All signs indicate that the theme of this summer is staying in, and the wine bar trend taking over TikTok right now confirms it.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Out of Amazon’s huge inventory of summer tops, an airy blouse is getting the most buzz right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 July 2025
To be fair, Renogy offers two power stations on Amazon right now: this one and a 4,800-Wh beast of a unit that's designed to be more of a permanent install whole-home backup fixture.
—Joe Salas
july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
One company under pressure right now is Chime, which rose 37% in its debut but has fallen in several recent trading sessions.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right now
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Out of Amazon’s huge inventory of summer tops, an airy blouse is getting the most buzz right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 July 2025
To be fair, Renogy offers two power stations on Amazon right now: this one and a 4,800-Wh beast of a unit that's designed to be more of a permanent install whole-home backup fixture.
—Joe Salas
july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
One company under pressure right now is Chime, which rose 37% in its debut but has fallen in several recent trading sessions.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, has signed on as an executive producer of the upcoming crime-thriller 52nd State, which is currently in production in Bogota, Colombia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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He is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Take, for example, the investment tax credit (ITC) that allows firms to immediately write off a share of their capital costs.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Ballots dropped in a smart box can be tracked immediately, Michalowski said.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Fans wondered on social media what happened and promptly found the answer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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For too long, Black women have been expected to push through exhaustion and neglect their own needs—but not anymore.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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But the passing of time has, if anything, made the Oasis brand even stronger: British alternative rock groups just don’t write monumental anthems like these anymore.—
Mark Sutherland,
Variety,
4 July 2025
Adverb
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For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Users can send and receive it across borders instantly.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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In the snap, Justin is facing away from the camera, while Hailey looks directly into the lens This couple is not exactly known for being on the same page sartorially.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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But holding onto the lead won't be easy, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are right behind him on the starting grid and hungry for a home-soil win.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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