Nowadays

usgb/ˈnaʊədeɪz/
adverb

At the present time, in comparison to the past.

People are much more health conscious nowadays.
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Time Relevance

Use 'nowadays' to highlight how things have changed from the past to the present moment.

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Nowadays, we communicate instantly with people across the globe.
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Cultural Shifts

Mention 'nowadays' when discussing cultural or societal changes.

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Nowadays, most films are streamed online rather than rented from a store.
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Comparative Context

Use 'nowadays' in sentences that implicitly or explicitly compare the present with the past.

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Kids play video games more than outdoor sports nowadays.
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