ENTR'ACTE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

entr'acte

noun

Definition of entr'acte

as in time lag

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Noun

Satellite data is available consistently but has a time lag.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The time lag breaks momentum, and people who are unfamiliar with design begin to settle.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of time lag

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

Definition of interim

Noun

There’s bunk beds, a bathroom and shower, a kitchen with a dining nook near a window and a separate dive center so researchers can keep the saltwater on their suits away from the living quarters.

— Alex Harris July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The agents broke the window of the man’s car, according to the employee.

— Diamy Wang July 13, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of window

Noun

Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
The equalising goal came in first-half stoppage time, with Norway coach Stale Solbakken visibly annoyed with referee Clement Turpin at the half-time interval.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Yet, for organizations navigating financial, operational and staffing challenges, these periods of transition can easily become interruptions rather than opportunities.

— Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Healthcare providers can’t afford interruptions, especially during a pandemic.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

The film is a black-and-white silent comedy with a dance interlude, described as being in the style of the Chaplin era of filmmaking.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 July 2026
And the folksy score and silly musical interludes help the audience speed through the story at a delightful, oh-so-welcome 78 minutes.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Definition of interlude

Noun

These prelude performances are short, without intermission and showcase selected pieces from musical masterworks.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
The score was knotted 1-1 at halftime Saturday after a blistering shot by winger Andreas Schjerlderup gave Norway the lead and then Bellingham got his team and its fans back into the game with the equalizer just before intermission.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of intermission

Noun

Due to a lag in national reporting, state tallies may differ.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026
If the reorganization lag is being compounded by organized friction rather than just cost and complexity, the 8-to-12-year timeline Goldman extracted from the ICT era may turn out to be optimistic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of lag

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