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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Here are the ways I use it most, especially this time of year, when there’s always at least one half-empty pickle jar sitting in my fridge.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

But this time, many companies are cutting prices across their existing offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Around the same time, my wife and I were invited to dinner by another adviser from a different well-known firm, but I was more cautious this time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Only this time, the finger could not be pointed at anyone else but those within the club.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The next night I sounded the alarm again and this time we shaved a minute thirty-three seconds off our run.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

this time

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