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now

[nou] / naʊ /
ADVERB
presently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
today
STRONG
directly forthwith immediately instantly nowadays straightaway
WEAK
PDQ any more at once at the moment at this moment at this time away first off here and now in a minute in a moment in nothing flat instanter just now like now momentarily on the double promptly pronto right away right now soon these days this day
Antonyms
STRONG
eventually later
WEAK
future past
ADVERB
at the present
Synonyms
WEAK
at the moment at this moment at this time here and now just now momentarily right now this day yet
Antonyms
WEAK
future later past
ADVERB
in the immediate future
Synonyms
WEAK
in a minute in a moment presently promptly soon
Antonyms
WEAK
future later past
ADVERB
immediately
Synonyms
STRONG
forthwith instantly straightaway
WEAK
at once
Antonyms
STRONG
later
WEAK
future past

Example Sentences

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The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But in 2006, with the league now firmly established, it set its sights on a different caliber of player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ma and Romero will now face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares ultimately broke above the $952.11 pivot on May 13 and are now riding a five-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Her arms, legs, and face are now pocked with open sores.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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