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
But nowadays, unconditional US aid to Israel is deeply unpopular with Democratic voters, who are more likely than ever to sympathize with Palestinians over the Jewish state.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
It’s expected nowadays that robot vacuums clean in orderly rows rather than bumping around at random.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Missing out on the Champions League this spring would put a dent in that sustainability, but Liverpool, perhaps more than any of football’s ‘big’ clubs nowadays, don’t really operate in the short term.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Things are easier nowadays, with grocery and medicine deliveries at the click of a button.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
It’s expected nowadays that robot vacuums clean in orderly rows rather than bumping around at random.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Missing out on the Champions League this spring would put a dent in that sustainability, but Liverpool, perhaps more than any of football’s ‘big’ clubs nowadays, don’t really operate in the short term.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Things are easier nowadays, with grocery and medicine deliveries at the click of a button.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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The six varieties of Caruso giardiniera are now available online, and in stores in 30 states, including more than 100 stores in the Chicago area.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is not a local story anymore.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Are these festivals relevant at all to the larger culture anymore?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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