punctuated

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

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Those in the room punctuated his address with wild, perhaps over-the-top exuberant applause.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Back in 2005, when Roberts rhapsodized about Indiana farmland and an endless horizon punctuated only by silos and barns, he was substituting a humble, real-life Midwest upbringing for his own.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Embassy staff hostages nearly 46 years ago—had failed dramatically after a series of mishaps, punctuated by a fiery crash at a desert staging area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Doncic’s step-back threes, mid-range floaters and driving layups powered the rise, but a rare dunk punctuated it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Several more fires had broken out over the grounds, and the air was punctuated with the sounds of not only animals, but beastkeepers too.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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