as in sometimes
on some occasions
we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
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Recent Examples of now and then
But there are key differences between now and then, according to Jason Thomas, the influential Carlyle Group’s head of global research and strategy.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The first Artemis lunar landing mission is scheduled for 2028, and whatever role Blue Origin plays between now and then will likely be heavily influenced by its ability to get LC-36 up and running again.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
This doesn't mean that indulging in a trendy decor choice every now and then will ruin your chances for a timeless space.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Or maybe, every now and then, an old mistake somehow resurfaces in conversation, despite your belief that the issue had been resolved ages ago.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The first Artemis lunar landing mission is scheduled for 2028, and whatever role Blue Origin plays between now and then will likely be heavily influenced by its ability to get LC-36 up and running again.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
This doesn't mean that indulging in a trendy decor choice every now and then will ruin your chances for a timeless space.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Or maybe, every now and then, an old mistake somehow resurfaces in conversation, despite your belief that the issue had been resolved ages ago.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
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The goal is to add an even layer of warmth (and sometimes a subtle shimmer) to your face, which adds a base glow to the rest of your makeup.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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Insulating Techniques Despite our best efforts to select plants adapted to our local climate, temperatures sometimes fall outside the average.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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What Lawrence does here is generous, unsettling, occasionally even funny.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes, whisking occasionally.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now%20and%20then. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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