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once in awhile

ADJECTIVE

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

ADVERB

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

Example Sentences

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I stop in every once in awhile, not just to conjure up Proustian memories but because the no-frills menu — tacos, burritos, sopes, quesadillas, with menudo on Sundays — is still delicious.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

A nice juicy hamburger, fries and a drink is so much tastier and relaxing inside once in awhile.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

Sure, it’s almost double the price at $6,199, but everyone needs to go full god mode in nature every once in awhile.

From The Verge • Jul. 5, 2022

It happens, in fashion, every once in awhile, when a designer succeeds in rewriting the status quo.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022

She does that every once in awhile when she doesn’t know what to say.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel