at times

phrase

Synonyms of at timesnext
: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of at times in a Sentence

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The heartwarming film takes us on a ride through archive and new footage and rehearsals and re-enactments of Happy Gays that bring up happy but also painful memories, along with a different side of the at times curmudgeonly Jolanda. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 The boisterous bass makes the near-constant kick drum a bit overbearing at times. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Sunday, the unsettled upper-level pattern will begin shifting east, although clouds may linger at times. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 No, this isn’t another ubiquitous website platform where bids for cars of unknown origin (and at times questionable quality) are seemingly submitted into the ether, and each party hopes for the best. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at times

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at times was in the 15th century

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“At times.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20times. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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