occasional

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/əˈkeɪʒənəl/

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

She enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner.
Tom's occasional visits to his hometown always bring back fond memories of his childhood.
We have occasional power outages in our neighborhood, usually during severe storms.
Despite her occasional absences from class, Maria always manages to catch up on her studies.
The old bookstore hosts occasional book signings with renowned authors to attract customers.

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employed to perform a certain role or job for specific events infrequently or on temporary basis

He worked as an occasional tutor, helping students only during exam seasons.
She was an occasional bartender, filling in on weekends when the bar needed extra staff.
The occasional freelance writer contributed articles to the magazine when they had a special feature.
As an occasional photographer, he took jobs for weddings and events when his schedule allowed.
He served as an occasional substitute teacher, stepping in when full-time teachers were unavailable.

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(of furniture) designed for use on special events or for infrequent, temporary purposes

The occasional table was brought out only when they needed extra space for guests.
An occasional chair in the corner of the room added a decorative but functional touch.
She placed the vase on the small occasional table by the window.
The occasional furniture pieces in the living room were perfect for rearranging during gatherings.
They used an occasional bench in the hallway, mainly when they had visitors.

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referring to works such as literature, music, or art that are created specifically for a particular event

The composer created occasional music for the king’s coronation ceremony.
She wrote occasional verse to honor the retirement of a beloved teacher.
The orchestra performed an occasional piece composed for the national holiday celebration.
The poet delivered occasional poetry at the inauguration of the new cultural center.
An occasional song was composed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the company.

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