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

Cleveland leaned on tight, low-scoring defensive scraps to pull out occasional victories, but those moments were few and far between. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

With results on the field this season being among the lowest points in the club’s now 30-year history, smiles have been few and far between. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

But the full game tape shows those are few and far between — his hesitation and questionable decisions make the lowlights a near-constant. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026