Synonyms of occasionally

occasionally

adverb

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 

as in sometimes

on some occasions

we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occasionally

These days, though, hotel mini bars are occasionally complementary—and a growing number are even turning into a masterclass in design ideas that worth stealing for your own home. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025

Jack: This is just a bad team that has occasionally had good days. —The View From The Lane, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025

Next up came the high school season, playing varsity and now occasionally catching Selvage. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Cassell occasionally brings this discourse to life as a panel host and guest. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025