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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of now and then

However, even the mighty must fall every now and then. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

But every now and then, the 33-year-old reality TV star gives a small glimpse of her little one — sending the internet into a frenzy each time. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025

While there’s still a lot of work to be done between now and then, the potential for Plus’s software to enable new types of trucking logistics and increase the speed of commerce — while also improving safety — is huge. —Anshel Sag, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

But every now and then, for a flash, his mask slips off and the real Doug Ford shines through. —Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025