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
Even clothing from the ’80s and ’90s has historical appeal for buyers, and the quality is much better than what’s available nowadays in many cases.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Adult content creation is decentralized nowadays — very few performers film a scene at a studio and then pick up a check the same day, said adult industry performer and content creator Siri Dahl.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
But nowadays, there’s some thought that there might be a pre-cancer risk associated with polyps previously considered to be harmless.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Seeing how safe and comfortable Mango is nowadays warms Carroll's heart.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Adult content creation is decentralized nowadays — very few performers film a scene at a studio and then pick up a check the same day, said adult industry performer and content creator Siri Dahl.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
But nowadays, there’s some thought that there might be a pre-cancer risk associated with polyps previously considered to be harmless.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Seeing how safe and comfortable Mango is nowadays warms Carroll's heart.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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Though Azerbaijan now held Nagorno-Karabakh, several major issues remained.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Crystal Palace are now 17 games unbeaten in all competitions after Saturday’s 2-1 win at West Ham United, a sequence that stretches back to April and includes Wembley wins over Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup final and Liverpool, on penalties, in this year’s Community Shield.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Computers of course aren't tools anymore — for any of us, much less today's middle schoolers.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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If your personal growth involves abstaining from alcohol due to migraines, panic attacks or other health complications, this is not a lifestyle choice anymore.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And then there’s Oasis, currently on its triumphant global reunion tour.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The collaboration marks an exciting fusion of two artists currently pushing the boundaries of Latin alternative music.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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