Describes ongoing trends or habits, suggesting something is not a temporary situation.

Time Relevance

Implies a contrast with the past without specifying how long 'these days' have lasted.

Current Contrast

Points to broader societal changes that are recognized by many.

Marks the speaker's observation of a change or difference from the past.

Often used to suggest something happens less often now compared to before.

Signals a general trend without the need for specifics or data.