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
It’s even found in the recent entry-level option the Garmin Forerunner 70 nowadays.
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That’s a big part of life nowadays, is seeing who players are.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In so many ways, this level of excellence is exactly what fans are craving on TV and social media nowadays — every aspect of the arts working at their best to tell meaningful stories.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 18 May 2026
Because nowadays, having a baby is a very high expense to maintain.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That’s a big part of life nowadays, is seeing who players are.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In so many ways, this level of excellence is exactly what fans are craving on TV and social media nowadays — every aspect of the arts working at their best to tell meaningful stories.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 18 May 2026
Because nowadays, having a baby is a very high expense to maintain.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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But does that mean there will be no developers anymore?—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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White listeners and white supremacy are always ripe for a dressing down, but there’s no teeth or edge to his provocations anymore.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Iranian official added that current US-Iran talks are focused on ending the war, and nuclear issues are not currently being discussed.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The program currently requires companies to submit a plan to the EPA outlining safety precautions, hazard assessments in the case of an accidental release and emergency response steps.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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