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 Just as Guthrie’s song is a little edgier than it’s always been given credit for, Clark’s song gently upends some of the expectations that might arise nowadays for any song celebrating America. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Roughly a third of Americans cast their ballots through the mail nowadays, according to the Brookings Institute. — Teddy Amenabar, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2026 Nebraska’s Matt Rhule suggests another factor might mean more nowadays. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Cerebral and soft-spoken, Sher was the antithesis of politicians nowadays. — Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

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The rest of the women have pretty much accepted Vicki’s temperament by now and mostly operate around her, enjoying the refreshing Miami energy after the bumpiness of the previous parties.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The race is now a matchup with Kreiss-Tomkins and Republicans Bernadette Wilson, Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

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Arizona, 80-73, 4 GB Remember, there are no extra games to break ties anymore.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
And even though Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are not allowed to carry out arrests in court anymore, immigrants who have to show up in person for hearings run the risk of being detained while in transit.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of anymore

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Publishers currently can’t access those loans because their assets involve intellectual property and not the real estate or equipment needed as collateral.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
The family also created DaV, a casual-dining format currently operating restaurants in Milan, Portofino and Brusaporto, while building a substantial catering and events business.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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