NOW AND THEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

now and then

adverb

Definition of now and then next

as in sometimes

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

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Recent Examples of now and then How about a thank you every now and then? —

Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Of course, plenty can happen between now and then, but those have been the most glaring weaknesses for a team that is second to the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. —

Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 May 2026 But every now and then a recipe surprises us. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Still, Clarke’s love of literature and affinity for great prose can assert themselves now and then. —

Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for now and then

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Adverb

Healthcare providers sometimes call it caffeine toxicity.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 June 2026