EVERY NOW AND THEN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

every now and then

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variants or every now and again or every so often

as in sometimes

on some occasions The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges.

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Recent Examples of every now and then Summer is known for its rising temperatures, but that doesn’t mean a chillier day under 75 degrees doesn’t hit every now and then. —

Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026

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“Every now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/every%20now%20and%20then. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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