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up to now

ADVERB
to date
Synonyms
STRONG
so far thus far until now yet
ADVERB
already
Synonyms
STRONGEST
before earlier once previously then
WEAK
as of now at present before now but now by now by that time by the time mentioned by then by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
later
ADVERB
before
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ahead back previously since sooner
WEAK
afore aforetime ante antecedently anteriorly before present ere fore former formerly forward heretofore in advance in days of yore in front in the old days in the past past precendently previous
Antonyms
WEAK
after afterward behind later
ADVERB
yet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
as yet thus far to date until now
STRONG
so far still
WEAK
hitherto

Example Sentences

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A mere 10 years ago, Meryl Streep had never done a sequel and expressed no interest in telling the story of what Miranda might be up to now.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Even with their wage gains up to now, middle-income households have felt pressed for several years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But it is also true that the popularity of the central elements of the reset that the party has been pursuing up to now cannot be taken for granted.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Every instinct you have, everything you’ve learned, every sacrifice, every person who helped get you there, every stinkin’ early a.m. practice, every breakfast in the car, all leading right up to now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Maybe we’ll end up being as strong as Popeye, though up to now I’ve seen no sign of it!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank