NOWADAYS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

nowadays

adverb

ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz

Definition of nowadays

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 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 Obviously, there are rooftoppers that hail from all over the planet, so perhaps young generations with nothing left to lose are a universal phenomenon nowadays. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

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The proposal now enters a 30-day public-comment period before the agency can move toward a final rule.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The property is now run by Uncommon Hospitality, the management company owned by Tony and Nate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of now

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Analysts warn that eventually, this lever to lower prices won’t be able to be used anymore.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
On top of that, Perel said, the kinds of communities and rituals people traditionally relied on when facing enigma and loss aren’t so common anymore.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of anymore

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Kelly currently acts as chair of the Big 5 Caucus, a group made up of Kansas’ five biggest counties that advocates for policies that support local governments’ abilities to serve their communities.

— Taylor O'Connor July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Many businesses currently rely on superficial metrics like tasks completed, which can obscure hidden errors, rework, poor customer outcomes, and escalating costs.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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