OCCASIONALLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

occasionally

adverb

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē

Definition of occasionally next

as in sometimes

on some occasions we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

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Recent Examples of occasionally These pieces have occasionally sold for top dollar—one painting went for $425,000 at a gala in Cannes last year—but they have been met with a less warm reception from the press. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 Though they're occasionally photographed at fashion shows and events, the sisters seemingly maintain a high level of control over their image. —

Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Just ask Germany, which lost in penalty kicks to a Paraguay team that only occasionally even tried to score. —

Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 Wimbledon officials will occasionally allow players to go a few minutes past curfew if a match is nearing the end or there's an intense tiebreak. —

Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for occasionally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasionally

sometimes

Adverb

Chalsma’s unstinting vociferousness, which sometimes seems over the top, leaves little doubt as to who shaped Coriolanus’ martial character.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration does have those tools, and sometimes works with Brennan's office to investigate cases.

— Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026