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intermission

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce intermission (audio)
Definition of intermissionnext
as in interval
a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches

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Recent Examples of intermission The version screening in Venice runs 225 minutes, plus a 10-minute intermission. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 South Dakota State drove deep into Northwestern territory twice in the second quarter but had to settle for a pair of Alvano field goals and trailed 10-6 at intermission. — Scott Held, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 About 55 minutes into the performance, Richie, 77, announced an unexpected intermission. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Standing at two hours and 30 minutes, along with a 15-minute intermission, the narrative plants you in the middle of a world of ironies. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
  1. interval
  2. interruption
  3. hiatus
  4. pause
  5. interlude
Noun
  • As much as there’s little room for nuance in the interval of frenzied overreaction that is Week 1 of the NFL season, two seemingly contradictory statements can be true at the exact same time.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The reactor would also need a fuel replacement interval of at least five years.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of interval
Noun
  • Celebrities including Lupita Nyong’o, Sharon Stone, John Boyega and Michelle Williams attended at the WSA Building in downtown Manhattan for this season’s show, which continued despite the interruption.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Mercury opposes hazy Neptune, making expectations unclear and interruptions harder to manage.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • After a 45-year hiatus, Formula 1 racing is returning to Madrid this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Baker is taking a hiatus from competing after her mother decided to ‘retire’ from the grooming side of the equation.
    — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of hiatus
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  • Lawrence has widened his aim to the entire AI industry, calling for a pause on AI development in the wake of fears from some at the companies that the technology could eliminate humanity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Wade said the massive makeover by the Heat, in contrast, likely created pause for his former Heat teammate.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of pause
Noun
  • That’s namely all the interlude chapters — police reports, 911 calls, courtroom transcripts, newspaper clippings, and scientific research into the telekinetic gene that collectively teases a larger world.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This distasteful interlude cuts back to Reacher and Green continuing to interrogate Ahlquist.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of interlude

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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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