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
That’s impressive, not just for the peak memory allowance but also for how much those compatible modules will cost nowadays.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Bro, being deserted on a deserted island back in the fifties is way different than nowadays.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The problem is, of course, that nowadays libraries and heritage institutions don’t have very much money.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
It’s even found in the recent entry-level option the Garmin Forerunner 70 nowadays.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Bro, being deserted on a deserted island back in the fifties is way different than nowadays.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The problem is, of course, that nowadays libraries and heritage institutions don’t have very much money.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
It’s even found in the recent entry-level option the Garmin Forerunner 70 nowadays.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 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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For Hansen, success isn’t measured solely by the size of a catch anymore.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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That’s hardly the question anymore.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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