variants
or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of oftentimes
In the National Football League, development is oftentimes secondary to winning.
—
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players such as Bonner oftentimes find themselves in position to make those plays, but fail to finish it.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Its hard to be original when sameness is oftentimes rewarded, though its originality that creates new opportunities and shapes work environments that promote reverse assimilation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The decisions have oftentimes protected Christian traditions, a development that critics view as a rightward shift away from a focus on protecting non-mainstream religions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for oftentimes
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players such as Bonner oftentimes find themselves in position to make those plays, but fail to finish it.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Its hard to be original when sameness is oftentimes rewarded, though its originality that creates new opportunities and shapes work environments that promote reverse assimilation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The decisions have oftentimes protected Christian traditions, a development that critics view as a rightward shift away from a focus on protecting non-mainstream religions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for oftentimes
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
-
While the ethics of true crime are often criticized nowadays, the First Amendment makes retelling these stories legal.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
-
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adverb
-
Add kale or chard, red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon cumin to onion pan and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, 5-10 minutes.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
-
Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share