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

Much will unfold between now and then, but a handful of opponents are still on the shortlist of potential candidates. —Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Between now and then, Wisconsin voters will head to the polls each spring to cast ballots in a state Supreme Court race. —Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025

Every now and then, the restaurant, owned by Brian Tondryk, is visited by a brand-new customer, such as Bruno, the boxer mix who made his first appearance at the window this week. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025

If that’s the case, then do nothing except perhaps give it a light dusting every now and then with a microfiber cloth. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025