ON OCCASION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

on occasion

phrase

Definition of on occasion next

as in sometimes

on some occasions She normally doesn't like crowds, but will attend a party on occasion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

sometimes
occasionally
now
now and then
here and there
at times
from time to time
every now and then
off and on
periodically
little
once in a while
ever and anon
rarely
intermittently
seldom
infrequently
variously
irregularly
sporadically
recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

much
frequently
often
hourly
usually
regularly
commonly
always
oft
ordinarily
routinely
oftentimes
constantly
invariably
consistently
continuously
ever
continually
perpetually
incessantly
endlessly
unceasingly
uninterruptedly
continuingly
interminably

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of on occasion At 76, the mod trendsetter continues to star in campaigns like a recent one for Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and attends London Fashion Week on occasion. —