nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 
: at the present time
People don't wear hats much nowadays.
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People don't wear hats much nowadays.
nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods
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Focused Work Focus is a superpower nowadays, as everyone’s attention is spread thin across devices, expectations, and urgency.
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Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Dragon Tiny Homes View 11 Images Though tiny houses were once considered an affordable alternative to brick-and-mortar homes, many examples nowadays are luxurious and have a price tag to match.
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The fact that kids who use a wheelchair nowadays can visit the beach like any other person is incredible.
—Cory Lee and Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
As is typically the case nowadays with ZHA projects, the skyscraper will be packed with technology too.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
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Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Dragon Tiny Homes View 11 Images Though tiny houses were once considered an affordable alternative to brick-and-mortar homes, many examples nowadays are luxurious and have a price tag to match.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
The fact that kids who use a wheelchair nowadays can visit the beach like any other person is incredible.
—Cory Lee and Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
As is typically the case nowadays with ZHA projects, the skyscraper will be packed with technology too.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
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nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz
: at the present time
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