nows

noun

plural of now
as in presents
the time currently existing or in progress I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now

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  1. presents
  2. todays
  3. moments
Noun
  • Absolutely nothing better than getting presents on other people's birthdays.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
    — George Kapernaros, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of presents
Noun
  • But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of todays
Noun
  • Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This contributed to beautiful surprises, moments of repose, and bold flavors on each day of my visit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of moments
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“Nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nows. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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