INTERREGNUM Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

interregnum

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈreg-nəm

Definition of interregnum

as in interval

a break in continuity the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships

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Recent Examples of interregnum Today, scientists scoop up lava or ash, fresh or ancient, around volcanoes — both during an eruption and in the interregnum between them — to identify subtle changes in chemical makeup. — Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026 During that interregnum, Mary endured personal calamity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026 All seven spent the interregnum learning how to go somewhere new on their own. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026 Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interregnum

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Noun

The four-hour production (which includes a 20 minute interval) is set just before the events in Martin’s novels and will follow the great houses of Westeros as ambition, family bonds and succession collide during the reign of the Mad King.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Save intervals, heavy lifts and hard runs for earlier in the evening or the next morning.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

The robot immediately responds to the interruption and halts the operation, illustrating Unitree’s focus on continuous human-robot interaction and dynamic task adaptation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The money sits in the business interruption and the extra expense, the long dead stretch while a specialised transformer or a particular chip waits on an 18-month backorder.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

The halftime show performers BTS (co-headliner) The popular K-pop group returns after military conscription forced its multi-year hiatus.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The band released four studio albums before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2002.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim dealsigned about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Since November 2021, Liverpool have had four periods where the club’s sporting director has either been serving his notice or acting as an interim.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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