Synonyms of every now and then

every now and then

phrase

variants or every now and again or every so often

as in sometimes

on some occasions

The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then.

Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of every now and then

Consider this a sign to give your winter boots a day off every now and then. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026

On television, curvy models parade down the runway every now and then—Ashley Graham, Precious Lee, and Paloma Elsesser among them. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026