occasional
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occasional (not comparable)
- Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time.
- He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.
- Not very often.
- He took an occasional glass of wine.
- 2003 April 17, Blake Gopnik, “Art That Advertises Itself; Saatchi's Ornate New Gallery Pits Young British Artists Against the Establishment”, Washington Post:
- But the truth is that plenty of artists from other countries make work that's bold, naughty or nasty, without getting more than a very occasional headline.
- Created for a specific occasion.
- Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.
- Intended for use as the occasion requires.
- What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.
- Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
- He is an occasional contributor to letters to the editor.
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limited to certain occasions; not very often
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