nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 
: at the present time
People don't wear hats much nowadays.
Examples of nowadays in a Sentence
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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However, nowadays, most elemental magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of magnesium chloride, which can be obtained in virtually unlimited quantities from salt water.
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Keep in mind that a lot of receipts are emailed to us nowadays, cutting down on the necessity of paper copies.
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
However, nowadays, most elemental magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of magnesium chloride, which can be obtained in virtually unlimited quantities from salt water.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The federation and its national teams are big business nowadays, with players performing in Europe and interest booming ahead of co-hosting the 2026 men’s World Cup.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that a lot of receipts are emailed to us nowadays, cutting down on the necessity of paper copies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nowadays
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nowadays. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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nowadays
adverb
now·a·days
ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz
: at the present time
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