present moment

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It helps that the play’s script allows its actors to break the fourth wall and improvise dialogue that more closely speaks to the audience’s present moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"Savoring can occur when we reminisce on a past experience, focus on the present moment or look ahead to a future experience."

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

This insight matters in particular at the present moment of what appears to be the cusp of a productivity boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

In Chan’s view, as more tangible use cases move into the mainstream, they will displace the high-volume, low-effort junk that defines the present moment.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

Mr. Drysdale turned from the window at the sound of his name and seemed to snap back into the present moment.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan