here and now

noun

Synonyms of here and now next

: the present time

—used with the

man's obligation is in the here and now—

W. H. Whyte

Examples of here and now in a Sentence

while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now

Recent Examples on the Web

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Routines ground us in the here and now and remind us of things within our control that do not have to change. —

Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 While one person may want to save and invest in their future, their partner may want to enjoy the here and now, knowing tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. —

Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Develop a mindfulness practice to stay grounded in the here and now. —

Nathalie Weister, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 As for how to address the behaviour of digital media in the here and now, fandom is way ahead of us. —

Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for here and now

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of here and now was in 1829

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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20now. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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