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
To put together a successful county fair nowadays, there has to be a balance of new and old.
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Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The cinematic simulcasts for the show will begin at 6 p.m. PT and last for about three and a half hours, the typical length for a Dead & Company concert nowadays, including a 20-minute intermission.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2025
While the ethics of true crime are often criticized nowadays, the First Amendment makes retelling these stories legal.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
And, nowadays, people are increasingly turning to social media for their news.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
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Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The cinematic simulcasts for the show will begin at 6 p.m. PT and last for about three and a half hours, the typical length for a Dead & Company concert nowadays, including a 20-minute intermission.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2025
While the ethics of true crime are often criticized nowadays, the First Amendment makes retelling these stories legal.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
And, nowadays, people are increasingly turning to social media for their news.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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But now, with the 992.2 revision that debuted earlier this year, the new Cup will now be upgraded to reflect changes to its exterior.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Brewers had a great manager in Craig Counsell, now with the Cubs.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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So no, candidate fraud isn’t just about white lies on a resume anymore.—
Michael Fitzsimmons,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Massie was such a perpetual thorn in the side of the GOP that House leaders didn’t bother to whip his vote anymore.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The View is currently on a summer hiatus and is slated to return next month for season 29.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel is currently in the process of drawing up charges.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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