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nowadays Synonyms
Another word for nowadays
Choosing another word for nowadays depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
At the present time, in contrast with the past.
Usage Example
"Most people these days rely on smartphones for daily navigation and communication."
Strongest
these days
today
Strong
currently
presently
now
at present
right now
• noun (Context 2)
The present time or modern era.
Usage Example
"The rapid technological changes of today would astonish generations from a century ago."
Strongest
today
present day
present
Strong
now
modernity
Opposites of nowadays
The opposite of nowadays shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
formerly
past
previously
yesteryear
yesterday
once
yore
future
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nowadays. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nowadays