now and then

adverb

: from time to time : occasionally

now and then we go off to the country

Synonyms of now and then

• sometimes
• occasionally
• from time to time

Examples of now and then in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Between now and then, there is much parsing of the 16-track album’s rich content to be done, with millions of words of formal and informal think-pieces to come. — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

What happens between now and then determines whether that is a moment or a movement. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The chart analyst sees a striking parallel between now and then. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

His ex-wife and stepdaughter visited now and then, but not regularly. — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for now and then

• businessmen
• councilmen
• henequen
• julienne
• madeleine
• middlemen
• minutemen
• motormen
• patrolmen
• repairmen
• saracen
• signalmen