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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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Recent Examples of oftentimes
The county sheriff, Eric Klang, says that oftentimes, they're brought in a few at a time.
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Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The allegations of Tony Khan burner accounts are the latest example of Khan’s oftentimes explosive and erratic behavior online.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This brand of coming-of-age film is evergreen in the indie film world, and is oftentimes so overflowing with stylistic and narrative clichés that the movies can feel like a genre unto themselves.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
Better yet, the quality of these pieces is oftentimes incomparable.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The allegations of Tony Khan burner accounts are the latest example of Khan’s oftentimes explosive and erratic behavior online.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This brand of coming-of-age film is evergreen in the indie film world, and is oftentimes so overflowing with stylistic and narrative clichés that the movies can feel like a genre unto themselves.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
Better yet, the quality of these pieces is oftentimes incomparable.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team also addressed a major disadvantage that HV devices often face with saltwater.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Staying in one of Asia's most iconic buildings is a pretty memorable experience—it is frequently featured in the media.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though leadership frequently reverts to spreadsheets and manual processes during critical situations, this ultimately reveals the lack of true operational visibility.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kitchen cabinets get a lot of wear since they’re constantly being opened, slammed, and bumped all day long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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