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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But with supply so tight nowadays, an analyst sees “a major opportunity” for Micron to cash in by boosting its manufacturing capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Then, instead of launching another fusillade against Bass, Raman went for something few people associate with L.A. nowadays:
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
SpaceX may be a rocket company, but nowadays it feels more like a roller coaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"There's no better person for this position nowadays in Ukraine," one Ukrainian soldier told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Especially as she’s away on business more often than she’s at home nowadays and rarely has the time or energy for big conversations.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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