Synonyms of on occasion

on occasion

phrase

as in sometimes

on some occasions

She normally doesn't like crowds, but will attend a party on occasion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on occasion

This happens on occasion, typically when musicians cut it too close during an encore. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Ordinary concerns like money do intrude on occasion, pitting working-class locals against wealthy tourists, but not to the point that the gang is beholden to anything so mundane as a set work schedule. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

The name has earned it a spot on the Pure Michigan website as a tourist destination, and bus tours visit on occasion. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Luckily, that meant participating in therapy sessions on occasion and following Carly's meal plan. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 July 2026