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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of now and then

The pup can even be seen moving her head every now and then to check that the cat is still there. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024

What’s wrong with the good guy winning every now and then? —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024

Anything could happen between now and then, including that the case is dismissed by a higher court. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024

This gift crate is the best gift for a man who loves to travel and enjoys a cold beer every now and then. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024