as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
While exfoliation remains part of Japanese skin care, it’s approached far more gently and infrequently than in many Western routines.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Piper Sandler’s Laperriere said Trump used such types of force infrequently during his first term and held off on bombing Iran.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
How could there not be something glittery and white, not trees or rocks or twists and dippings of the ground or clumps of bushes, little gullies where the water runs infrequently.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
When the tree is dormant in winter, water sparingly and infrequently.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Besides, jeans are some of our most infrequently washed clothing items, so their time in the dryer should be minimal.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
A number of artists have only infrequently seen their work shown in New York.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
Two infrequently encountered deciduous species bear scrutiny when considering trees to plant for fall color.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Since its 2016 debut, the line failed to make much of an impact off the court and was infrequently worn in action by other NBA players.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Piper Sandler’s Laperriere said Trump used such types of force infrequently during his first term and held off on bombing Iran.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
How could there not be something glittery and white, not trees or rocks or twists and dippings of the ground or clumps of bushes, little gullies where the water runs infrequently.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
When the tree is dormant in winter, water sparingly and infrequently.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Besides, jeans are some of our most infrequently washed clothing items, so their time in the dryer should be minimal.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
A number of artists have only infrequently seen their work shown in New York.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
Two infrequently encountered deciduous species bear scrutiny when considering trees to plant for fall color.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Since its 2016 debut, the line failed to make much of an impact off the court and was infrequently worn in action by other NBA players.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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Tracy leads a tailgate team at Beck’s games On game days, Tracy is rarely cheering alone.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Kaden and Keira, though, seldom were teammates.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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We are told that only about 40% of the housing units are now occupied and seldom does a week or so go by without some housing calamity taking place.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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