NOW AND THEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

now and then

adverb

Definition of now and then next

as in sometimes

on some occasions we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should

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Recent Examples on the Web Charli and her clique of friends and all the non-famous people who are getting life from posting themselves looking hot at the club are all rolling their eyes at the discourse, even if the critics make an honest point every now and then. —

Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2024 Robinson, the current mayor, still happens upon strangers in the town cemetery every now and then. —

Matt Cohen, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 John would get out and stretch his legs every now and then. —

Mara Reinstein, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024 And between now and then, the team’s biggest priority will be keeping him healthy and pitching well — a tight needle to thread for a pitcher who is now just six innings away from last year’s career-high total of 120. —

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for now and then

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