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 Celebrities who nowadays would want to drive anonymously ordered their own. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Such models are definitely available, but nowadays the small living movement tends to skew a little larger. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026 The multi-hyphenate star — who acts, sings, hosts a podcast and more, all while being a single mom — tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview what parts of her career are most thrilling to her nowadays. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 The aircraft rolling off the production line nowadays differ from those from the early days of the special military operation. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

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Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of now

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The overlook wasn’t designed for large crowds, and the local secret isn’t so local anymore.

— Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Yamamoto was held back for this game while Skubal started the opener, but Yamamoto shouldn’t take a back seat to anyone anymore this postseason.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of anymore

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The Voice is currently in its milestone 30th season, with Clarkson, Levine, Queen Latifah and Riley Green serving as coaches.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
There are 63 villas (most with sea views, some with beach views, with either one or two bedrooms) and currently 14 private homes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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