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

That’s not to say rosemary can’t benefit from a drink now and then. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

But also, there is no shame in taking a shortcut in the kitchen now and then. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Some of these eye-popping rocks are so massive and expensive, they're rarely seen in public—but their owners serve up a rare glimpse now and then to remind the world that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026

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