Guide 05 / 200 5 alternatives 2-minute read
Better ways to say “At this point in time”
A mouthful for "now."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Watergate-era bureaucratese that never quite left business writing. Five words in search of one. Unless you genuinely need the formality of "presently" or "currently," just say "now."
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
At this point in time, we have no further comment.
After
We have no further comment right now.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Now neutral
the default
We're hiring now.
- 02Currently neutral
slightly formal — reports, status updates
We are currently investigating.
- 03Today neutral
when the news is same-day
Today we launch.
- 04Presently formal
mildly old-fashioned; use sparingly
We presently lack the data.
- 05Right now informal
conversational urgency
Right now, focus on the fire.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
"Now" beats "at this point in time" in every register. If it sounds too blunt, "currently" is the fall-back.