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today vs Today,

Both "today" and "today, " are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Today" is used when referring to the current day without any additional punctuation, while "today, " is used when starting a sentence or clause with the word "today" and requires a comma after it.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1408 views

today

This is correct when referring to the current day.

Use "today" when talking about the present day without any additional punctuation.

Examples:

  • I will meet you today.
  • Today is a special day.
  • Helping people live better tomorrows today.
  • Supercop Marvin Mange has turned fugitive today.
  • Only managed to kill eight innocent civilians today.
  • Lucas said something really unsettling today.
  • I need cupcakes for school today.
  • Louden Downey needed a trial lawyer today.
  • I saw a wedding today at Lin Village.
  • About that stuff you said today.
  • Coach Powers called me about you again today.
  • And that your choices today reflect their bravery.
  • Thanks but we have sufficient for today.
  • No breakfast today for stealing boots.
  • Your chancellor is in grave danger today.
  • Among the most actives today is World Enterprises.
  • We occupied your house for today.
  • My mother isn't receiving today.
  • What's happening today has happened yesterday.
  • I'm meeting Andrew Barnes about Lambeth today.
  • Workers start building that road today.
  • But today I have been transformed.

Alternatives:

  • this day
  • the present day
  • the current day
  • the date

Today,

This is correct when starting a sentence or clause with the word "today" and requires a comma after it.

Use "today, " when beginning a sentence or clause with the word "today" to indicate the current day.

Examples:

  • Today, we will discuss the project.
  • Today, being Friday, is a good day for a party.
  • Today, an official mascot for protest voters.
  • Today, many large rivers have reduced flows.
  • Today, unfortunately, the situation is completely different.
  • Today, however, Eastern Christian communities need protection.
  • Today, these are mainly economic migrants.
  • Today, the opportunities this agreement brings clearly outweigh the uncertainties.
  • Today, Eun-kyung has transferred to another school.
  • Today, privatization is presented as necessary...
  • Today, if I capture him.
  • Today, I finally decided what kind of man I truly am.
  • Today, I would posit that the confusion is the message.
  • Today, I would posit that the confusion is the message.
  • Today, while you still have time.
  • Today, I'm making a deposit instead of withdrawal.
  • Today, I'm that guy.
  • Today, I come as Prefect for the Sacred Congregation of Rites.
  • Today, all of those tasks can be managed electronically.
  • Today, Dr. Derek Wallen, 39, psychotherapist from Jamaica State.
  • Today, outside the Old Bailey...
  • Today, outside the Old Bailey...

Alternatives:

  • this day,
  • the present day,
  • the current day,
  • the date,

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