right now

adverb

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2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
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In some ways, the ubiquity of the archive sale – sometimes branded as a sample sale – is a reflection of the challenging retail landscape right now, particularly for young designers (many of whom were left in debt following the shuttering of Matches earlier this year). Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024 Nordstrom has the perfect tool for the job on sale right now: Dermaflash’s LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning & Peach Fuzz Removal Set, which leaves my skin feeling so smooth. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024 What movie is being filmed in Cincinnati right now? David Wysong, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024 The campaign made history for all the wrong reasons — yet somewhere in socialist heaven, Sinclair is having the last laugh right now gracias to L.A. politics. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for right now 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2024.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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