as in frequently
many times
I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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Recent Examples of often
Athletes are often defined by their times, medals, and records, but stripping back their impact to numbers can be reductive, particularly in Fraser-Pryce’s case.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Faux horror movie trailers often don’t lead to actual production of a movie, so confirmation MCT will help finance Roth’s latest movie indicates a greenlight for cameras to eventually roll.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
In construction, success is often measured in deadlines met and budgets kept.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Faux horror movie trailers often don’t lead to actual production of a movie, so confirmation MCT will help finance Roth’s latest movie indicates a greenlight for cameras to eventually roll.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
In construction, success is often measured in deadlines met and budgets kept.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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In addition to the standard co-hosts and judges, the hit series also frequently features celebrity guest judges.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some of Otterbring’s research has shown that people who frequently play board games tend to have personalities that are higher in openness to experience.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Russian drones and missiles have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian port and shipping targets there.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Moscow to agree a ceasefire or face new sanctions, only to row back.—
Barbara Erling,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Greenberg did not always have Capitol Hill in mind.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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