For the time being and Until now

Until now and for the time being are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Until now" instead an adverb phrase "For the time being".

Until now adverb - Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.

For the time being and until now are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "For the time being" instead an adverb phrase "Until now".