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

The milestone came as mediator Pakistan delivered a message to Iran's supreme leader following weeks of indirect negotiations punctuated by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

When results dip, they tend to dip quickly, and the Hammers' season has been punctuated by damaging spells that have dragged them back into trouble.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Each word she says is stunted and punctuated, like she’s forcing herself to answer the question.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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