Muiriel is 20 now.
Source: tatoeba (1282)
Now
/naʊ/
Synonyms for "now" (193 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
as things areat a blowat a strokeat onceat one blowat one jumpat one strokeat one swoopat one timeat present
Adverb(3 words)
Noun(2 words)
at onceat present
Related words (25)
at this junctureat this momentat this pointat this timeavant gardeavant-gardeawaybecausebut nowcauseconsideringcontemporaneitycontemporaneousnesscontemporarydirectlyeven now
Noun(6 words)
Adjective(2 words)
catalan painting todaycurrent time
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a la mode, advanced, ahead of its time, all at once, all together.
- Sentence evidence is available for now, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "now".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "now"
Keep "now" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "now" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "now", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "now" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesadverb of timediscourse markereraexclamative interjectioninterjectionnowadayspragmatic markerpresentstructural wordtimetime period
More specific
20 entriesat presentattention gettercall to actiondigital ageexclamatory interjectionforthwithimmediatelyinstantinstantlymild expletivemodern eramomentpivot cueright nowshift markerthis moment
Showing 16 of 20 words.
Collocations
12 entriescurrent momentdigital agemodern eranow and thennow at this pointnow is the timenow or nevernow thatnow thenpresent momentpresent timetime period
Derivations
3 entriesTranslations
2 translations across 2 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- nyt adv (differently from another time)
Japanese
1 entries- 今や adv (differently from another time)
Sample sentences
51 total sentences available.
If the world weren't in the shape it is now, I could trust anyone.
Source: tatoeba (1319)
I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.
Source: tatoeba (1370)
Uh, now it's really weird...
Source: tatoeba (1411)
Showing 4 of 51 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "now"?
Closest matches include a la mode, advanced, ahead of its time, all at once, all together.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "now"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.