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 Without Fland hounding the ball, Stetson found its offensive rhythm, shot 47% during the first half and trailed 42-40 at intermission. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 After a brief intermission, Toliver and Todd emerged onstage to riotous applause, hiking up the decibel levels in the room. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026 The pace slowed after intermission, but Arlington Heights continued to control the game. — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 Louisville amassed just 58 yards after intermission after gaining 367 in the first half. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission

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Noun

Food sequencing doesn't require separating foods by a set interval, Chaudhry said.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Teams can break that interval into delivery time, acknowledgment time and confirmed ownership.

— Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

An interruption can feel urgent simply because someone else is waiting for your answer.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Trip cancellation, interruption and delay coverage One of the most basic coverages of travel insurance is trip cancellation, which reimburses you for certain expenses if something prevents you from taking all or some of a trip.

— Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

Film Festival set to return in December 2027 after a decade-long hiatus.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Rumors abound as to why Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has been on indefinite hiatus from his longtime band since May, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing with other artists.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

When there must be some interlude of friction or a character needs to be brought low, The Gilded Age’s preferred mechanism is a dinner, ideally a fancy one with a complicated guest list and a variety of logistical obstacles.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Discordant keys fly like daggers while snares trip over bass thuds; there’s a jazzy piano interlude, and then a murderous hard-rock siege razes the mix to the ground.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of interlude

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