up to now

ADVERB

to date

Synonyms

STRONG

so far thus far until now yet

ADVERB

already

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now but 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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

ADVERB

before

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ahead back previously since sooner

WEAK

afore aforetime ante antecedently anteriorly before present ere fore former formerly forward heretofore in advance in days of yore in front in the old days in the past past precendently previous

Antonyms

WEAK

after afterward behind later

ADVERB

yet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

as yet thus far to date until now

STRONG

so far still

WEAK

hitherto

Example Sentences

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The next mayor will have to find solutions using dramatically different thinking than what’s been employed up to now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A mere 10 years ago, Meryl Streep had never done a sequel and expressed no interest in telling the story of what Miranda might be up to now.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Even with their wage gains up to now, middle-income households have felt pressed for several years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

For important context, there has not been one serious foul play error logged by the KMI Panel this season - up to now.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“What’s he been up to now: “He says someone tried to break into his house last night,” said Mrs. Weasley.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

up to now

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