effective today vs Effective as of today

Both phrases are correct and indicate that something is starting or taking effect from the current day. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

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effective today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is starting or taking effect from the current day.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is starting or taking effect from the current day.

Examples:

The new policy is effective today.
The changes will be effective today.
The sale starts effective today.

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Last updated: November 26, 2024

Sep 30, 2024 ... I am retiring from Intel effective today. February 6, 1989, I joined as Intel's U.S. employee #51302 - a company with just over 21000 ...
Jun 15, 2020 ... 1) I think simply “effective today” sounds the most natural, but “effective from today” still makes sense 2) No need for “the”
May 11, 2018 ... ... their customers that the final rule, “Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions” (the CDD Rule) becomes effective today.
Oct 23, 2024 ... ... effective today. Passholder. Pixie Dust up to $469 (from $439) Pirate up to $829 (from $799) Sorcerer up to $1079 (from $999) Incredipass up ...
Sep 18, 2024 ... Tioga Road Closure Effective Today (9/18) at Noon ... YNP: Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today ...
Oct 1, 2024 ... PSA: Effective today, October 1st, all job postings in Maryland must include a salary range by law. State Politics. Senate bill 525 / house ...
May 17, 2021 ... The following university policies, guidance and changes become effective today. Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear face ...
Sep 5, 2019 ... Effective today, John De Goes has been indefinitely barred from participation in Typelevel projects. typelevel.org. Open. Upvote 95. Downvote
Apr 15, 2024 ... EFFECTIVE TODAY! All sub prices raised. Whole chicken tender sub at nearly $11. WELP. When will it end???

Alternatives:

starting today
from today
as of today
from this day forward
commencing today

Effective as of today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is starting or taking effect from the current day.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is starting or taking effect from the current day.

Examples:

The new rules are effective as of today.
The contract will be terminated effective as of today.
The changes come into effect effective as of today.

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Last updated: November 26, 2024

Usage of the phrase effective as of today in real sentences. Top ranked example: This was the final demarcation between Austria and Yugoslavia, ...
Sep 11, 2023 ... Effective as of today.... Meme · r/splatoon - Shiver has been replaced by Ex-President Barack Obama Shiver has been replaced by Ex-President ...
Short-Term Rental Permits Effective as of Today · Dates: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 7:00am · Location: · Description: PUBLIC NOTICE. On Tuesday, September 12, ...
The Parties accept all terms and conditions set forth herein, and agree as follows: 1. FACILITIES a. This rental agreement covers only the courthouse ...
Oct 11, 2024 ... Effective As of today. Please see the signed order from Judge Faulkner.
The phrase "is effective as of today" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to something that is in effect from a certain date ...
New FEI policy concerning boot and bandage control effective as of today. 1 July - The FEI Jumping Committee has issued updated guidelines for jumping ...
The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This ...
Mar 1, 2024 ... Germany: 2nd Stage of New Skilled Worker Immigration Law Is Effective as of Today · Foreigners Eligible to Work With 2 Years of Experience & a ...
Oct 31, 2024 ... The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires.

Alternatives:

starting as of today
from today onwards
commencing as of today
effective from today
effective starting today

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