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 More kids nowadays are being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, too. — Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Matching sets are the easiest way to look put together without putting in much thought or effort, and nowadays, there are so many comfy, cute options that work incredibly for travel. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 He was born in Dartford, England, and became a worldwide icon, but where does Mick Jagger live nowadays? — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026 These places are very little in Europe nowadays, and most of them are protected because there are rare plants or rare elements or rare animals. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

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Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of now

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But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
After reviewing enough job posts that listed the position as remote only to find out the company requires employees to work in office, Petersen doesn’t trust job descriptions anymore.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of anymore

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An extreme heat warning is currently in place for Death Valley, which is the lowest, hottest and driest portion of the North American continent and the United States’ largest national park outside of Alaska.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The bans are currently suspended in five of those states under orders from a federal judge.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

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