as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
After the second intermission, Andersen was pulled in favor of Brand Bussi, who made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut.
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Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The ballet’s four acts (split by a single intermission) are built around the four seasons, beginning in spring and ending during winter, several years later.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Following a brief intermission, Simon then launches into the second portion of the evening, which is filled with greatest hits and other fan favorites from both Simon’s solo catalog and his work with Art Garfunkel.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
This small piece, performed without intermission, takes on an impressive magnitude.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The ballet’s four acts (split by a single intermission) are built around the four seasons, beginning in spring and ending during winter, several years later.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Following a brief intermission, Simon then launches into the second portion of the evening, which is filled with greatest hits and other fan favorites from both Simon’s solo catalog and his work with Art Garfunkel.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
This small piece, performed without intermission, takes on an impressive magnitude.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Wisp uses a subscription model that ships at-home test kits to patients at precisely the right interval, paired with a system of check-ins and follow-ups.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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After the hiatus, filming is slated to continue through the end of the year for a premiere in 2027.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Davies, who revived the show in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus and returned as showrunner in 2022, said the Christmas episode had not been written and no actor had been approached to play the central role of the Doctor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Since the clock doesn't stop during a match, this accounts for the pauses in play.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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On Friday evening, that pause may finally have happened.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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Across the Columbus Blue Jackets’ quarter-century of play — the too-few triumphs, the too many tragedies and a millennium’s worth of drama — the final days of Mike Babcock’s coaching tenure in September 2023 might be the most bizarre interlude.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Rather than trading bars, JAŸ-Z and Eminem will reportedly appear on an interlude paying tribute to Rakim’s influence on rap music.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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