nowadays
Americanadverb
noun
adverb
Etymology
Origin of nowadays
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English nou adaies; see now, a- 1, day, -s 1
Example Sentences
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Nowadays, about 25 buildings along the parade route take part in receiving some of the paper supply.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
"Nowadays, the platform can develop 300 bioprocesses per hour."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Nowadays, it spells major trouble for budget-conscious executives.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Conrad: Nowadays, people do a show and they’re like, “This is going to kickstart my career.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Nowadays you may hear of races called the Kentucky Derr-bee, the Irish Dah-bee, and even the Roller Derby, but all of these are named after the original contest at Epsom.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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