now and then

adverb

: from time to time : occasionally
now and then we go off to the country

Examples of now and then in a Sentence

we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
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Our obsession with stars truly knows no bounds, with even A-listers queening out every now and then. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025 The analyst projected a $50 billion gross merchandise value, or GMV, opportunity for agentic commerce by 2030, with roughly 30% growth annually between now and then. Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 June 2025 To ensure preparedness, hold tabletop exercises now and then. Harry Kazakian, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 So, could a team move to sign Ronaldo between now and then? The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for now and then

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of now and then was in the 15th century

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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/now%20and%20then. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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