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

Example Sentences

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Punctuated by languid guitar lines, this sadder-than-sad gem creates the perfect backdrop for her gorgeous voice to shine through.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

Punctuated with the slam of a bench or the stomp of a foot through Juel D. Lane’s choreography, singing is used throughout the play to express joy and praise as well as pain and despair.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2022

Punctuated by a picturesque gazebo and a charming bridge, the rolling lawn at this recently opened beer garden — taking over the historic Mrs. K’s Tollhouse — offers a pair of outdoor dining options.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2022

Punctuated by Frazier’s clout, the Mets put together a four-run, ninth-inning comeback Friday night.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2019

Punctuated by years, bursting from eternities of suppression, it brought an accumulated force that swept the soul out of my body.

From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell

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