in this day and age

Idioms

Now, in the present, as in In this day and age divorce is a very common occurrence. This phrase is redundant, since this day and this age both mean “now”. [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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Sir Keir Starmer has said it is "not easy" for young men "growing up in this day and age", in an open letter to his son to marking International Men's Day.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Not even a server at the celebratory restaurant dinner that opens the series views what he does as especially important or relevant in this day and age.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

There’s no rock unturned in this day and age.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

"To be at one club - especially one as big as Spurs - for 10 years in this day and age is a very special achievement."

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

I once read in The Thriving Executive by R. J. Sherman that the number one way to sustain a job in this day and age is to make yourself indispensable.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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