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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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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

Reddix: We talk to each other every day or every other day, and we still go on safaris every once in awhile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Every once in awhile there was an interregnum of black, like a palate cleanser: coats and wool dresses with chains strung around the neck and secured on one shoulder; knee-length silk frocks with built-in corsets.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022

“De Pastor claim Tea Cake don’t ’low her tuh come tuh church only once in awhile ’cause he want dat change tuh buy gas wid.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston