as in now
at the present time
nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods
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Recent Examples of nowadays
It must be said that my writing voice in English sometimes feels stiffer nowadays, less blithely sure of itself, always fighting to keep my tongues from getting twisted.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The actress and singer, who played the adult version of Chrissy, the neurotic, nurturing and pink-loving part of the film's main friend group, has thoughts on how her life would look nowadays.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
There are so many unique options available nowadays that add shine, texture, color, shape, and elegance to your cooking space.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Subscriptions and free-to-play have become the regular front door nowadays, but what happens after players come through that door is where the new business models lie.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The actress and singer, who played the adult version of Chrissy, the neurotic, nurturing and pink-loving part of the film's main friend group, has thoughts on how her life would look nowadays.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
There are so many unique options available nowadays that add shine, texture, color, shape, and elegance to your cooking space.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Subscriptions and free-to-play have become the regular front door nowadays, but what happens after players come through that door is where the new business models lie.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
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Health officials are now investigating whether the outbreak involves the Ebola Zaire strain — the deadliest and most well-known version of the virus — or a different variant, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Peters will now be released on parole June 1, having served more than four years behind bars.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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There’s no way to play the game anymore.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Active fires in West Texas West Texas is currently seeing one active fire — the Crooked Cook Fire — near Matador, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The summery beverage is currently available nationwide for a limited time, through July 31, in 12-oz cans, in both Classic and Zero Sugar varieties.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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