HIATUS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

hiatus

noun

hī-ˈā-təs

Definition of hiatus

as in gap

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) steam was rising from a hiatus in the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in void

an incomplete or deficient area a hiatus in the law which prevented the district attorney from prosecuting the offenders

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in interruption

a break in continuity a three-year hiatus before the fifth book in the series appeared

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of hiatus Alabama Shakes reunited after an 11-year hiatus with I Must Be Dreaming. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 Prior to the remarks surrounding an acting hiatus, Krumholtz was most recently seen playing Zor-El, the biological father of Supergirl, in DC Studios’ film of the same name. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 The show has been on hiatus since a successful run over the summer. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 Sophie Turner stepped back into the spotlight for a short time on Tuesday following a monthslong hiatus from the cameras. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hiatus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiatus

Noun

The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
But the artist has left gaps where the musician had personal photos of friends and family framed.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

With air rushing back in to fill the region as the trough of lower pressure disappears, wind will gust 15-20 mph across the Central Valley and foothills later Tuesday afternoon and evening to fill the void.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Still grieving, Viard struggled to occupy the void left by Lagerfeld, whose larger-than-life personality loomed over the Paris fashion landscape and whose workload at Chanel spanned no fewer than 10 collections a year.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of void

Noun

Shorter supply routes could help reduce exposure to transport interruptions and improve access to essential fuels during emergencies.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Those numbers assume the S&P 500 returns more than 10% a year without interruption for 55 years.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

In the 1980s, when Parisian fashion was all power shoulders and cinched waists, a group of Japanese designers arrived with black clothes, asymmetry, holes and new silhouettes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

Since 1972, timekeepers have added 27 positive leap seconds to UTC, at very irregular intervals.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Named Maai after a Japanese term (ma-ai) relating to meaningful spacing, timing, or intervals, the 154-foot superyacht combines Japanese restraint with Italian conviviality to create an onboard environment that can be both zen and buzzy.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Prior to the pause, Verizon had told the FCC that the old-school copper networks will remain in place for areas where its replacement solution falls short of Commission standards.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
But, in a moment where the AI industry is filled with existential anxiety, and even its leaders are calling for brakes, Haugen isn’t advocating for a pause in AI development.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pause

Browse Nearby Words

heydays

hiatus

hiatuses

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Hiatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiatus. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of hiatus

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on hiatus

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

zenith

Popular in Grammar & Usage

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 16

Popular

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

Games & Quizzes