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

Taking a break every now and then is much needed for mothers of many species—whales included. — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 22 July 2026

Yes, that also includes Lane Kiffin stoking the fire every now and then. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

But every now and then, something truly special graces the 13th Duke of Richmond’s driveway. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Summer is known for its rising temperatures, but that doesn’t mean a chillier day under 75 degrees doesn’t hit every now and then. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026