Now example sentences
Related (10): present, currently, immediately, instantly, presently, nowadays, today, then, later, soon
"Now" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- right now
- by now
- for now
- now and then
- now that
- just now
- now or never
- here and now
- now more than ever
- from now on
- as of now
- even now
Examples by Level
A1
- I am happy now.
- Now I understand.
A2
- She lives in London now, but she used to live in Paris.
- Now that you're here, we can start the meeting.
B1
- I didn't believe him then, but now I see he was telling the truth.
- Now is probably the best time to ask for a raise, honestly.
B2
- She's become someone I barely recognize now — success has changed her in ways I didn't expect.
- Now that we've moved past the initial shock, we can actually discuss what happens next.
C1
- What was once unthinkable has become commonplace now, a shift so gradual that most people failed to notice it happening.
- Now, in the quiet aftermath of everything that's transpired, he finally understands what he'd lost.
C2
- There exists a peculiar kind of regret that emerges only now, years later, when the opportunity to change course has long since vanished.
- Now that the dust has settled and the noise has faded, what remains is not vindication but a hollow sort of exhaustion.
Examples by Scenario
🏠 Everyday Life
- I'm heading out now — do you need anything from the store?
- The kids are finally asleep now, so I can actually relax for five minutes.
💼 Workplace
- Now that the merger is official, we're all wondering if our jobs are safe.
- I need those files now, not at the end of the day.
📊 Business
- Now is the moment to capitalize on the market shift before our competitors catch on.
- The data shows that consumer behavior has changed now, and we need to adjust our strategy accordingly.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
- Now that I'm looking at the price, this designer bag seems absolutely ridiculous.
- I used to buy cheap clothes, but now I'd rather spend more on things that last.
✈️ Travel
- Now that we're here, I realize we should have booked the hotel with the better reviews.
- The flight leaves now, so we need to get through security immediately.
📚 Education
- Now that she's in high school, the homework has gotten completely out of control.
- I didn't understand fractions back then, but now they finally make sense to me.
❤️ Relationships
- We were so in love once, but now I can barely stand to be in the same room with him.
- Now that we've been together for five years, I'm starting to wonder if this is really what I want.
📰 News / Politics
- Now that the election results are in, the real work of governing can begin.
- The scandal that seemed minor now has spiraled into a full-blown investigation.
💻 Technology
- Now that AI can generate images, people are worried about what that means for artists.
- I remember when we had to dial up to use the internet — now everyone's always connected.
📝 Formal Writing
- The evidence presented now suggests that previous assumptions about the phenomenon were fundamentally flawed.
- Now that sufficient data has been collected, we can proceed with the analysis phase of the research.