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 nowadays, the formerly sleepy streets are awash with diggers, orange construction cones and out-of-state license plates.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
“People nowadays, especially with the significant increase in price, want something that is unique for them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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
She sniffed and sniffed, but as they say nowadays, it was a toss-up.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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