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
Finding the bright side That’s not to say that there’s no such thing as excellent service nowadays.
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Previous Irish pubs in the area just felt like watering holes that served Guinness (and most bars serve Guinness nowadays anyway).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
There are a few of them that are malicious nowadays.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Previous Irish pubs in the area just felt like watering holes that served Guinness (and most bars serve Guinness nowadays anyway).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
There are a few of them that are malicious nowadays.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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Kempe now has five goals and four assists in his last six games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Pushing for that transparency is critical before AI in warfare becomes so routine that nobody thinks to ask anymore.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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As Self has said, KU doesn’t have NBA Draft picks coming off the bench anymore.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, friendships could currently need your brave leadership.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This technology is currently primarily aimed at helping restore quality of life for patients who’ve suffered things like spinal cord injuries, paralysis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or stroke damage.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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