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On the current day or date.not-comparable
- I want this done today.
- Today, my brother went to the shops.
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In the current era; nowadays; these days.not-comparable
- In the 1500s, people had to do things by hand, but today we have electric can openers.
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On the day of a recurring cycle or event which is currently happening.informalnot-comparable
- We used to prepare everything today, but now we split it over two days.
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The current day or date.countableuncountable
- Today is the day we'll fix this once and for all.
- We could've spent today at the seaside if it weren't gusty.
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The 24-hour period beginning at 5 or 6 a.m. or sunrise of the current day.countableinformaluncountable
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The present era; nowadays.countableuncountable
- This is the sporty jacket for today's modern man on the go.
- The youth of today have never known what life is like without a cell phone.
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Current; up to date.informalnot-comparable
- Actually, it's more like the blues. It's pop blues. I feel it's very American. It's very today. It's what people respond to today.
- […] she (Françoise Hardy) is so today, so white boots and yé-yé, that she can make anyone over 25 (me) feel prehistoric, raccoon coat and rah-rah.