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

Put a handful in a pint-size Mason jar and melt in 30-second intervals.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
IndyCar street races continue in rain, though they can be suspended in 30-minute intervals for nearby lightning strikes.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

First game there since 2022 after a four-year renovation hiatus; Costner narrates the promos, 25+ Hall of Famers on hand, both teams in retro uniforms.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
After a four-year hiatus, Major League Baseball emerges from the cornfield and onto the diamond in Dyersville, Iowa.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

That gap matters far more now that the premiums have compressed, and in many cases inverted.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Even though public schooling became compulsory in 1896, the language barrier and the remote location of many plantations led to gaps in access to these laborers’ formal education.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

The team went through eight head coaches (including interims) during that span, with Kubiak being the ninth, and six general managers.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Over the past month, however, the benchmark 10-year gilt yield has risen by around 19 basis points, while the longer-term 30-year gilt yield has added around 21 basis points, with both seeing choppy trade in the interim.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

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