1
as in interval
a break in continuity
there's an occasional interstice in the tedium, but most of the novel is boring
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones
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Recent Examples of interstice
Trauma lingers in the interstices of the everyday, only sometimes announcing itself.
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Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstice
Noun
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The brutal concept features two teams locked inside a giant steel cage that covers two rings, with members entering the match at staggered intervals.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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At certain intervals, the Iranian government has limited access to the mobile internet network and physical phone lines, the embassy said, adding that U.S. citizens should be prepared for internet network outages and develop alternative network connectivity and communication plans.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Families using vouchers now pay more out of pocket, with the average gap between voucher awards and tuition at $2,446, as private school costs continue to rise.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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Yet, as enterprises race to integrate these technologies, the gap between potential and realized value remains a challenge.—
Massimo Peselli,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But phone calls, spam and constant interruptions get in the way.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The explicit calls for violence against Jews, broadcast live by the BBC without interruption, literally gave hate a stage, a microphone, and the stamp of legitimacy of one of Britain’s most respected public institutions.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Toronto has plenty of holes in the roster to add talent.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ben Rice worked a walk after going down in an 0-2 hole, and after doing so himself, Austin Wells tied the game with a two-run single.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The group went on hiatus in 2016, with each member pursuing solo careers.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Simon Cowell’s The X Factor has been on hiatus for years while a similar talent contest Cowell is making with Drive to Survive producer Box to Box Films appears to have stalled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Noun
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With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Slither Release date: March 31, 2006 Cast: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker Another weird and wacky tale from the front-end of Gunn's career, Slither is the tale of a small town turned alien parasite hive that seeps into every corner and crevice of the once-peaceful place.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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“Interstice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstice. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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