this time

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a single time at one time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

NOUN

present

Synonyms

STRONGEST

now today

STRONG

instant nonce

WEAK

here and now present moment the time being this day

Antonyms

WEAK

future past

Example Sentences

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And he is worthy of wearing the famous number "10" jersey they wore at World Cups, only this time in the white of England.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

Only this time, it wasn’t the ginormous Viking with the ponytail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

For England's winner on Saturday, Norway again were not in their 4-5-1 shape, disorganised this time after defending a corner.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

“Putting on the Mexican jersey this time took on a different meaning,” said Leny Hernandez, 32, a businessman and former combat soldier, after Mexico’s elimination from the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

But this time I would not be trapped into saying so.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

this time

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