NOWADAYS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

nowadays

adverb

ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz

Definition of nowadays

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 Parents surveyed also noted how much more technology is nowadays, with 52% saying their child’s school requires more tech funds than in previous years. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 18 July 2026 Can an arena show get by nowadays on presence alone, sans props? — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026 While brand deals seem to be the name of the game nowadays, Julia says affiliate monetization has proved more powerful over time. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Some mechanics claim the rotors are made too thin nowadays and cannot be machined anymore. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

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Some of the best accommodations around the park are Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and select properties under that umbrella are currently offering up to 30% off stays of at least five consecutive nights from now through October 3, 2026.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Three days later, the person authorities in multiple countries now say was the attacker was revealed to be Anastasiia Berezovska – a Ukrainian woman with a large snake tattoo on her arm.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of now

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There’s no guitar bands anymore; there’s no sing-along songs.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Liz Meriwether sorta, kinda uses the 1987 thriller Black Widow — in which a government agent (Debra Winger) hunts a female serial killer (Theresa Russell) — as a starting point for a series that doesn’t even bear that title anymore.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of anymore

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Between Hutson and Ilya Protas, Washington features two of the best value selections in the league currently.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Accessibility While there are accessible rooms, the main entrance is not currently wheelchair-friendly, limiting overall accessibility.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

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