nowadays

An everyday expression is "nowadays". It refers to the time we are living in now.

When people say "nowadays", they usually mean that something is true or common during this period of time. For example, if you mention how expensive it's become to buy food, someone might respond with "yes, nowadays everything seems more pricey than before." You can also use "nowadays" when talking about trends or ways people behave - like saying "people nowadays are more likely to order takeout rather than cooking themselves." It's a helpful way to connect what you're saying to the current time.