more present

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existing; at this time adj.
nearby, here adj.

ADJECTIVE

existing; at this time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

current

STRONG

begun being coeval commenced contemporary instant modern nowadays prompt started today

WEAK

ad hoc already at this moment contemporaneous even now existent extant for the time being going on immediate in duration in process just now present-day topical under consideration up-to-date

Antonyms

STRONG

late old old-fashioned

WEAK

absent away distant far former future past previous

ADJECTIVE

nearby, here

Synonyms

STRONG

attendant near ready there

WEAK

accounted for at hand available existent in attendance in view made the scene on board on deck on hand on-the-spot show up there with bells on within reach

Antonyms

WEAK

absent away distant far former future past previous

Example Sentences

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more present

Becoming more present while eating is not about food.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

As von der Leyen wrapped up a two-day visit to the vast island, she said Europe would "be more present and to be more engaged in Greenland and in the Arctic".

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Kate, 44, said working less hours means “I’m more present for my children and I’m discovering hobbies again.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

Once those issues are resolved, he can “be more present, not less present” with family and friends.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026

Objects that are out of sight are rarely out of mind, and things unseen can be more present than that which is right in front of one’s nose.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood