these days

phrase

: 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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The former court reporter is busy even beyond Law & Crime, which is his primary gig these days. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Some of the greatest shows on Earth these days are coming from the road warriors who’ve been out there the longest. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 There may be no shortage of trendy new openings in the city these days, but Tamarind’s staying power speaks for itself. Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026 But trusting audiences to detect modern parallels on their own might be an even more powerful strategy these days. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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