NOW AND THEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

now and then

adverb

Definition of now and then

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 The Sabres have their home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, with plenty to clean up between now and then. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Enterprise revenue tends to be more resilient — whereas consumers may have no issue pausing a monthly subscription now and then as needed, companies don’t have that luxury. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 While the March 14 Academy Awards are still months away, and much could change between now and then (just ask Emilia Pérez), there are a handful of films that feel like locks for best-picture nominations. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 Possibly an angel may now and then peep through the ventilators. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for now and then

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Small boats called pangas leave Baja at night and sometimes travel hundreds of miles north.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Despite their sometimes dark history, Jones believes the enduring fascination with castles goes beyond what meets the eye.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of sometimes

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The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Even seasoned, well-meaning hosts occasionally commit a faux pas.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

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