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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Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Formal occasions call for elegant jewelry like this Kendra Scott necklace, which is on sale in select colors right now. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 May 2025 Airplane safety is a big issue right now, but some people care more about airplane food. Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025 And the million-dollar question right now seems to be what dollar amount the city is willing to put on that line item next to ACCA. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025 Meanwhile, his best finish at a major is a sixth-place finish at the 2017 Open Championship, so Norén is in uncharted territory right now. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 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 22 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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