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in this day and age

Idioms  
  1. 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]


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"I honestly think that you don't need much in this day and age at this moment to be able to do it."

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

“It’s brave of them in this day and age to spotlight someone in our community when other organizations are trying to erase us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

When I was considering the lyrics, I thought that in this day and age the concept of “cruel to be kind” would be pathologized, like being narcissistic or something.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

Speaking on Capitol Hill, he said: "There are days when you don't want to show up, but you have to keep going. It's heartbreaking that in this day and age this is still happening."

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

No one truly disappears in this day and age.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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