now that

Idioms  

1. Seeing that, since, as in Now that you're here, you might as well stay for dinner. This usage was first recorded in 1530. For a synonym, see as long as.

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Example Sentences

But are further pullbacks in the cards now that U.S. investors will soon have a way to buy SK Hynix directly instead of having to purchase ETFs that own local shares?

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“We talk about it a lot,” Grace said, “especially since now that the year is ending, our upper class that are graduating are going straight into conflict.”

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

And now that these perpetual futures are landing on U.S. shores, shares of the incumbent exchanges are taking a hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

And now that he’s there, his job isn’t to stand out, but to blend in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The shark smelled so bad now that she wanted to vomit, but she dumped the seaweed onto the steaming vents and ran back to hide, out of the stench and out of sight.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr