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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Sonically, his style is a slow, rhythmic reggaeton, pleasing to the ear, and that’s precisely what stands out, especially when most urban artists these days are presenting harsher sounds. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025 But the couple rarely posts pictures of their children, so how Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet look these days is anyone’s guess. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025 Weed is just so strong these days. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025 Gabriel's biggest concern these days is driving. Susan Young, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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