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
More commonly used when talking about food, halal is used nowadays to describe all kinds of products and acts allowed in Islam.
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Although blue nail polish is no big deal nowadays, the '90s were pretty much the first time people started really experimenting with nontraditional polish shades.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Keselowski will have a solid regular season, but making the playoffs nowadays is about winning.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
What’s the proper way to handle politics nowadays then?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Although blue nail polish is no big deal nowadays, the '90s were pretty much the first time people started really experimenting with nontraditional polish shades.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Keselowski will have a solid regular season, but making the playoffs nowadays is about winning.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
What’s the proper way to handle politics nowadays then?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowadays
Adverb
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The president, for now, seems content to keep both relationships open; certainly, his association with two tech executives considered visionaries has its perks.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Switch sides, now extending your left arm and right leg simultaneously.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hospitals and healthcare providers can also be a barrier, either limiting access due to policies or not having the records anymore.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of the best meals of my life doesn’t exist anymore.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Philadelphia is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference at 21-39.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Their luxurious, 3,025 square foot pad is currently on the market for $6.9 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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