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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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
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
Cas was getting that smile a lot nowadays, but it was better than the manic one that tried to pretend everything was normal.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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