this time

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

NOUN

present

Synonyms

STRONGEST

now today

STRONG

instant nonce

WEAK

here and now present moment the time being this day

Antonyms

WEAK

future past

Example Sentences

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But I’ve found myself moved during this time period by products that say they will do exactly one thing and then do it.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Paul Robinson: There are players in this England team now that have played in these big games before, so that might just be the missing ingredient that gets us over the line this time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Knicks made runs—they will always make runs, as long as Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby are around—but this time, it wouldn’t be enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, this time one of the usually more bullish strategy boutiques thinks that the gains will not be sustained and that further weakness in equities is likely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Could their future be united, but this time in a good way, joined not by bondage but by loving hearts and shared Mvskoke values?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

this time

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