Synonyms of now and then

now and then

adverb

as in sometimes

on some occasions

we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sometimes
• occasionally
• from time to time
• at times
• every now and then
• on occasion
• now
• once in a while
• here and there
• ever and anon
• periodically
• rarely
• seldom
• intermittently
• off and on
• infrequently
• sporadically
• little
• irregularly
• variously
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• commonly
• much
• regularly
• always
• ordinarily
• hourly
• oft
• oftentimes
• routinely
• consistently
• constantly
• invariably
• continually
• continuously
• ever
• perpetually
• incessantly
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of now and then

Every now and then, Kelly will pause to scold one of her two cats (the black and white one, Barry, likes to climb up her leg or into the oven). —Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026

Everyone’s prone to a design fumble now and then. —Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

Look for ways to connect with your child that feels good for both of you, whether that means catching up over coffee, planning a trip together, or just sending a funny meme now and then. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026

Punch of positivity Every now and then in recent years, Finch and the coaching staff have taken a break from the consistent harping and instead played cut-up clips of Minnesota playing some of its best basketball during film sessions. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026