as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
Newell simply co-owns the company with his wife Heidi, who some nights hands out tickets at the front door or helps run the snack bar at intermission.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither saw a carry after the intermission, however, finishing with a dozen combined under the watch of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dragons scored touchdowns on all five first-half possessions, taking a 35-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither saw a carry after the intermission, however, finishing with a dozen combined under the watch of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dragons scored touchdowns on all five first-half possessions, taking a 35-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That contrasts with semi-automatic rifles, which allow the shooter to pull the trigger and quickly fire again without interruption.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Day-Lewis ended his eight-year hiatus to star in Anemone, the directorial debut of his 27-year-old son, Ronan.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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CliftonFest After a six-year hiatus, CliftonFest is coming back to celebrate the richness of the local arts scene and culture.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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People hear your tone, your pauses, your personality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost skipping back towards the drumkit, Townshend came racing back to the mic ahead of a bluesy late interlude on stage in the Windy City, the home of the electrified artform.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like Lionel, The History of Sound becomes stuck on its youthful interlude, a period that’s more alive than everything that comes next, and that’s also, less successfully, presented as a mystery to be solved.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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