INTERMISSION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

intermission

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmi-shən

Definition of intermission

as in interval

a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches

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Recent Examples of intermission This ended up leading into a ten-minute intermission, which was honestly needed considering how pointless that interaction between the two was. — Rashad Alexander august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 Up by nine at intermission, the Lynx created plenty of more breathing room in the in opening four minutes of the second half in a lopsided victory over Toronto on Thursday. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2026 During a brief intermission between events, members of the audience flooded the track, hoping for a chance to take a joyride on the Thunder monster truck. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 The band played for 29 songs and about two hours total, with a 20-minute intermission in between sets. — Jake Harris july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission

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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

Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are taking separate hiatuses from Katseye; while Bannerman’s status in the group remains unknown, Laforteza’s mental-health break will continue until she’s reassessed in September.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The father of two has been on a bit of a hiatus for personal reasons after a series of significant challenges.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

Another arguably bigger factor is the return of student debt payments and credit bureau reporting after a Covid-era pause.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
There was a pause, as a room full of songwriters — the event was specifically for the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing — erupted into laughter.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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