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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"The crisis of money nowadays, the inflation has gone up so dramatically, and parents are struggling to do the basic necessities, let alone get children three pairs of logoed clothing for school," she explained.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
It might just be that I spend a bit more time on Bluesky than X nowadays, but not trusting Platner seemed reasonable enough to me.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Many politicians nowadays think that history is a subject for old professors and not something which is absolutely basic, whether to negotiate or to pronounce yourself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I feel like a lot of people nowadays lack a lot of empathy and compassion… I feel like people don’t see each other as human.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
"You're trespassing. And in here, of all places. You kids nowadays have no respect."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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