nowadays
[adverb]
Synonyms: now, any more, at the moment, in this day and age, today

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now‧a‧days S2 /ˈnaʊədeɪz/ adverb
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: now + a days 'during the day' (14-18 centuries)]
now, compared with what happened in the past Synonym : today:
Nowadays people are rarely shocked by the sex they see on television.
Most people nowadays are aware of the importance of a healthy diet.

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nowadays
adverb
1.
BAD: People live longer in nowadays.
GOOD: People live longer nowadays.

Usage Note:
nowadays (WITHOUT in ): 'More women have executive jobs nowadays, especially in publishing.' 'Nowadays, computer skills are almost essential.'

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2.
BAD: This is a major problem for nowadays society.
GOOD: This is a major problem for today's society.

Usage Note:
Nowadays is an adverb (NOT an adjective): 'Video cameras are very popular nowadays.'

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