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but now

ADVERB

already

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now by now by that time by the time mentioned by then by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now up to now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

Example Sentences

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Your cistern no longer refills endlessly, but now you have to lift the lid and manually reset it after every flush.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“FuelFest started as this simple idea, but now we’ve held over 30 events and we’re in 11 markets. … Paul would be very happy with where this has all gone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I would just always try stuff on to see what I wanted, but now I can't."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sam Zirah, with more than two million subscribers on YouTube, first made a name for himself by interviewing reality TV contestants, but now invites political figures onto his show.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

That was embarrassing enough, but now his friendliness was going to encourage these strangers to stick around.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

but now

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