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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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