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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Drivers nowadays have an array of options to get news, entertainment and emergency warnings, said John Bozzella, president and chief executive of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in comments in 2024 to lawmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
"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
Dad talked about how spices used to be like gold or oil nowadays.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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