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
There’s always been space in the NBA for a sharp suit, but nowadays things are on a different level.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
For many centuries, Sweden has been a country of mining, nowadays mainly iron but in bygone days also copper and silver.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dodger Stadium, and nowadays Petco, are some of the craziest places to play.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Even clothing from the ’80s and ’90s has historical appeal for buyers, and the quality is much better than what’s available nowadays in many cases.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
For many centuries, Sweden has been a country of mining, nowadays mainly iron but in bygone days also copper and silver.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dodger Stadium, and nowadays Petco, are some of the craziest places to play.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Even clothing from the ’80s and ’90s has historical appeal for buyers, and the quality is much better than what’s available nowadays in many cases.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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The city -- home to more than 710,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion -- is now only around 16 miles from the front line and subject to continuous Russian attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The kids don’t live in Los Angeles anymore.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The stainless steel bottle currently comes in 19 colors and designs, and in two sizes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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