During this week

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "During this week" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to events or activities that are happening within the current week. Example: "During this week, we will be focusing on team-building exercises to improve collaboration."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Formal & Business

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

During this week we want to hear from you.

The Guardian

During this week, the first in December, art doesn't so much distract Miami as swallow it.

Independent

During this week of incredulous misery, I have been trying to apply such a consciousness, and such a sensibility.

The Guardian

During this week, our team gave him tools to deal with his physical injury along with moral injuries.

The New York Times

During this week, the terms ethnic minorities, BAME, black and white would not be uttered; nor would the words inclusion or diversity.

The Guardian - Opinion

During this week only, Mr. Matthiessen will help guide participants on trips through locations like the Chonos and Guaitecas archipelagoes and Laguna San Rafael National Park.

The New York Times - Travel

During this week, one poll put its support as low as 10 per cent while another put is as high as 17 per cent.

Independent

"During this week, Guy told us, 'Think about something: In France, in front of TV, millions of people are watching, wanting you to win,'  Clément said.

The New York Times - Sports

During this week, 19 containerships arrive with a total of 20,114 TEU.

Journal of Shipping and Trade

During this week, I was not feeling good at all.

Vice

During this week, classrooms will be transformed into STEM learning labs.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing for an international audience, be mindful of different cultural understandings of the start of the week (Sunday vs. Monday). Clarify the timeframe if needed.

Common error

Avoid using "during this week" when you specifically mean the weekend. "During this week" encompasses the entire seven-day period, not just Saturday and Sunday.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "during this week" functions as a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial modifier. It specifies the time frame in which an action or event takes place. As Ludwig confirms, it is a standard expression in English.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

48%

Science

32%

Formal & Business

7%

Less common in

Wiki

5%

Encyclopedias

1%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "during this week" is a grammatically correct and very common phrase used to specify that an action or event occurs within the current week. Ludwig confirms its validity and widespread use across various domains. It is especially prevalent in News & Media and Scientific contexts, providing temporal context with a neutral to professional register. Remember to use it accurately, distinguishing it from similar but distinct timeframes like "this weekend", and to consider cultural differences in week definitions when writing for international audiences.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

This week

Shorter, more direct way to refer to the current week.

In the course of this week

More formal way to indicate events happening within the current week.

Within the current week

Emphasizes that something is happening inside the limits of the ongoing week.

Over the next seven days

Specifies the timeframe in terms of days, rather than "week".

In the space of a week

Highlights the duration of a week as the timeframe.

Throughout the week

Focuses on the events occurring at different points in the week.

This past week

Refers to the week that just concluded.

During the seven-day period

A more technical or precise way to describe the week.

Within a week's time

Indicates that something will occur before the end of the week.

Over the week

Slightly less formal way to refer to the events in the week.

FAQs

How can I use "during this week" in a sentence?

You can use "during this week" to specify the time frame for an action or event within the current week. For example, "During this week, we will focus on improving team collaboration".

What phrases are similar to "during this week"?

Alternatives include "this week", "in the course of this week", or "throughout the week", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it correct to say "in this week" instead of "during this week"?

While understandable, "during this week" is generally preferred as it is more grammatically standard and widely accepted in formal writing. Saying "in this week" is not as common.

Can "during this week" refer to a past week?

No, "during this week" refers to the current week. To refer to a past week, use phrases like "last week" or "the previous week".