nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 
: at the present time
People don't wear hats much nowadays.
Examples of nowadays in a Sentence
People don't wear hats much nowadays.
nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods
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The hotel, restyled to echo its look during the admiral’s childhood, nowadays does tell his life story.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The Genesis 16' shown is ready to roll and available to purchase for US$38,995, which is remarkably affordable for a tiny house nowadays.
—Adam Williams
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Zip's Cafe celebrates 100 years of business this year − a rare feat for restaurateurs, especially nowadays.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Not long ago, a comprehensive home security system was beyond the budget of most individuals; nowadays, devices are so readily available, affordable and easy to install that no family needs to be vulnerable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The Genesis 16' shown is ready to roll and available to purchase for US$38,995, which is remarkably affordable for a tiny house nowadays.
—Adam Williams
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Zip's Cafe celebrates 100 years of business this year − a rare feat for restaurateurs, especially nowadays.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Not long ago, a comprehensive home security system was beyond the budget of most individuals; nowadays, devices are so readily available, affordable and easy to install that no family needs to be vulnerable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nowadays
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nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz
: at the present time
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