these days
idiom
: 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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Designing the perfect nursery is more important than ever these days.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Big-box retailers seem to have everything for the home these days—including the home.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The two-door is as sleek as supercars come these days, with smooth-flowing lines traveling from the front to the rear.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Billboard: What’s inspiring you creatively these days?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Big-box retailers seem to have everything for the home these days—including the home.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The two-door is as sleek as supercars come these days, with smooth-flowing lines traveling from the front to the rear.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Billboard: What’s inspiring you creatively these days?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“These days.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/these%20days. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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