Synonyms of nowadays

nowadays

adverb

ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 

as in now

at the present time

nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• now
• anymore
• currently
• today
• for the time being
• presently
• here
• right now
• at present

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• then
• once
• long
• before
• far
• away
• formerly
• heretofore
• previously
• ago
• since
• farthest
• remotest
• hitherto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nowadays

While brand deals seem to be the name of the game nowadays, Julia says affiliate monetization has proved more powerful over time. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Some mechanics claim the rotors are made too thin nowadays and cannot be machined anymore. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Erdogan’s visit felt genuine, but political interest nowadays is often laced with more sinister motives, and at this World Cup referees have been kicked like political footballs more than ever. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Everything the man is touching nowadays turns into gold for him and rot for the rest of us, a curse any smart person would avoid. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026