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, between now and then the Fed will get a raft of data, and perhaps a clearer picture of how Trump’s actions will measure up against his words. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025

Every now and then, the virus changes dramatically in a process called antigenic shift. —Alexandra M. Lord, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025

Tomatoes trickle in every now and then, but just maybe once a month. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025

Still, that can be too strong for some people, and even fanatical barrel-proof devotees need to tone it down every now and then. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025