Synonyms for "today"

4 kid-friendly synonyms for today, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).

What does "today" mean?

The word today is a noun that means: this day, right now.

Example: "Today is Tuesday."

Grade K–2Easy synonyms for today

Younger kids can use these in place of "today":

Grade 3–5Stronger words for today

For elementary writers ready to add precision and variety to their vocabulary:

Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for today

Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:

Opposites of today (antonyms)

Words that mean the opposite of today:

FAQ — synonyms for today

What is a good synonym for today in a kid's writing?
For K-2 writers, try now. For older students, "nowadays" reads more naturally in school writing.
How many synonyms does today have?
We list 4 grade-appropriate synonyms for today across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.
Is today a noun, verb, or adjective?
In this entry, today is used as a noun.

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