To this day

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The phrase 'to this day' means up to now or even now.

To this day, he still talks about his high school days.
Visual representation of "to this day" - The phrase 'to this day' means up to now or even now.

Often appears as...

  • remember to this day
  • continue to this day
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Time Emphasis

Use 'to this day' to emphasize the duration or continuance of a situation from the past until now.

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She planted that tree when she was a child, and to this day, it stands tall in her backyard.
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Ongoing Relevance

'To this day' suggests that something from the past is still relevant or significant in the present.

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To this day, his invention greatly impacts how we communicate.
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Expressing Surprise

It can express surprise that something has not changed or an event's effects persist.

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To this day, I'm surprised that the old mill is still operational.
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