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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The funny thing is, though, that nowadays, surveying 10 people about those questions could easily return 10 different answers, or responses rife with caveats and asterisks.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
“People want to live healthier nowadays, and that’s especially true for the younger generations,” Dahncke said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“There are a lot of folks nowadays that are picking up side hustles or wanting to start a business,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
Nobody takes out a sword nowadays and cries, “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die!”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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