Synonyms of few and far between

few and far between

phrase

as in occasional

not often occurring or repeated

Major snow storms are few and far between in this region.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occasional
• odd
• rare
• unusual
• isolated
• sporadic
• infrequent
• uncommon
• unique
• scarce
• unsteady
• intermittent
• irregular
• erratic
• discontinuous
• spotty
• scattered
• choppy
• spasmodic
• fitful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• common
• regular
• ordinary
• daily
• frequent
• routine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of few and far between

Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Acts of kindness are few and far between in the punishing Myanmar textile factory where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) makes a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026

Signs of the springy 6-foot-7 wing who wowed at Florida State were few and far between. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Things that made your red-eyed soul sing and howl are few and far between. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Due to funding issues, though, the project's updates may be few and far between. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026