right now

adverb

1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

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This needs to happen not soon but right now, before even more productions leave and the opportunity to secure California’s cultural and economic legacy is lost. Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 The best time to start tends to be yesterday - and the second-best time is always right now. Eric Roberge, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Well, the other host of Lip Sync Battle is backstage right now. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 The 50 best shows streaming on Hulu right now By any account, the story of Natalia Grace and the Barnett family is dark, strange, and sometimes absurd. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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