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
Audiences are much more sophisticated nowadays.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Luckily, there are many cool, contemporary menorahs on the market nowadays.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Sure, there are concerns that Tucker doesn’t possess elite bat speed, and his sprint speed is well below average, but fewer offensive talents of his stature become available in free agency nowadays.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Brendan Hunt’s many costumes Fans know Brendan Hunt nowadays as Coach Beard, one of Ted Lasso’s assistant coaches on the hit Apple TV series that premieres its fourth season in 2026.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Luckily, there are many cool, contemporary menorahs on the market nowadays.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Sure, there are concerns that Tucker doesn’t possess elite bat speed, and his sprint speed is well below average, but fewer offensive talents of his stature become available in free agency nowadays.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Brendan Hunt’s many costumes Fans know Brendan Hunt nowadays as Coach Beard, one of Ted Lasso’s assistant coaches on the hit Apple TV series that premieres its fourth season in 2026.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is now a push to get the issue approved as a ballot measure.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As a hardcore religious right gains traction around the globe, Leviticus challenges the notion, made too easy to accept by the Heartstoppers and Love, Simons of the world, that coming out isn’t really such a big deal anymore.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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With a rounded, coupelike roof and a turtlelike profile, the X4 didn’t quite fit anymore with the larger X2 and sold only a fraction of its bestselling X3.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Pelicans currently have the second-worst record in the NBA.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Crawford recently threw his first bullpen of the winter and is currently on a normal throwing progression.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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