these days
idiom
: at the present time
It seems that everyone has a cell phone these days.
What kind of music are you listening to these days?
These days, she has a very busy social life.
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What’s the state of the literary community in rural Montana these days?
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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Like, these days, short songs tend to be popular, right?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Their nights out look a little different these days.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
According to league officials, Fertitta would want a new building for a hockey team, and these days that cost will be close to $2 billion.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Like, these days, short songs tend to be popular, right?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Their nights out look a little different these days.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
According to league officials, Fertitta would want a new building for a hockey team, and these days that cost will be close to $2 billion.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for these days
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“These days.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/these%20days. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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