Synonyms of now and then

now and then

adverb

as in sometimes

on some occasions

we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of now and then

Between now and then, according to the court docket, federal probation officials are to provide a presentencing report to Judge Stefan Underhill, who will impose the Monarca’s sentence. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Every now and then, chaos gets the upper hand. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Target Circle 360 eliminates the minimum spend requirement to receive free two-day shipping, which can also come in handy now and then. — Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 22 June 2026

After all, some of your friends might not be feverish fútbol fans like yourself — their eyes may drift from the pitch battle every now and then. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026