chiefly literary
: often
oft asked questions
an oft quoted statement
Examples of oft in a Sentence
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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The streetwear brand Hurley, which is known for surf and swim apparel, has released a capsule collection inspired by Keith Haring, one of the most recognizable and oft-licensed American artists.
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Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Mitchell Robinson is oft-injured.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Tucci, who reprises his role as Miranda’s right-hand man Nigel Kipling, opted for Giorgio Armani, while his real life sister-in-law Blunt, who plays the oft maligned first assistant Emily Charlton, looked gorgeous in Schiaparelli spring 2026 couture.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Many will remember Elliot Gould as the bumbling, oft-inappropriate father to Ross and Monica Geller on Friends, but the actor has also lent his talents to the NBC late-night show.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Mitchell Robinson is oft-injured.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Tucci, who reprises his role as Miranda’s right-hand man Nigel Kipling, opted for Giorgio Armani, while his real life sister-in-law Blunt, who plays the oft maligned first assistant Emily Charlton, looked gorgeous in Schiaparelli spring 2026 couture.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Many will remember Elliot Gould as the bumbling, oft-inappropriate father to Ross and Monica Geller on Friends, but the actor has also lent his talents to the NBC late-night show.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oft. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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