Definitions

nowadays

[nou-uh-deyz] / ˈnaʊ əˌdeɪz /

ADJECTIVE

present

Synonyms

STRONGEST

current

STRONG

begun being coeval commenced contemporary instant modern prompt started today

WEAK

ad hoc already at this moment contemporaneous even now existent extant for the time being going on immediate in duration in process just now present-day topical under consideration up-to-date

Antonyms

STRONG

late old

WEAK

far former future past previous

ADJECTIVE

present-day

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemporary modern

WEAK

ad hoc already at this moment begun being coeval commenced contemporaneous current even now existent existing extant for the time being going on immediate in duration in process instant just now new now prompt started today topical under consideration up-to-date

Antonyms

STRONGEST

old old-fashioned

ADVERB

now

Synonyms

STRONGEST

today

STRONG

directly forthwith immediately instantly straightaway

WEAK

PDQ any more at once at the moment at this moment at this time away first off here and now in a minute in a moment in nothing flat instanter just now like now momentarily on the double promptly pronto right away right now soon these days this day

Antonyms

STRONG

eventually later

WEAK

future past

ADVERB

presently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immediately soon

STRONG

shortly

WEAK

anon before long before you know it by and by directly down the line down the pike down the road in a minute in a moment in a short time now pretty soon today without delay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later never

WEAK

eventually

Example Sentences

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Nowadays big ships are usually built in blocks - then welded together - meaning bits can be built in one shipyard, then transported to another for assembly.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Nowadays, about 25 buildings along the parade route take part in receiving some of the paper supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Nowadays, it’s mostly a financial crime, with industry publications documenting a dozen or more alleged frauds in some years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nowadays, it spells major trouble for budget-conscious executives.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Nowadays we recognize that 2 – 3 = –1: negative one.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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