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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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Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a stunning two-story foyer punctuated by a floating staircase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Repeated military incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz have punctuated the two-month ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The event, bringing together users and fans of the Twitch video livestreaming service, displayed a cacophony of colours and sounds across the multiple stands, punctuated by shows by drag queens and a Minecraft tournament.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He punctuated this last thought with such a deep sigh that a house sparrow singing nearby stopped and rushed home to be with his family.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster

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