INTERMISSIONS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

intermissions

noun

plural of intermission

as in intervals

a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches

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Recent Examples of intermissions Because match commentators are asked to take the helm of halftime themselves, those intermissions are usually rote recitations of highlights rather than any sort of tactical breakdown that would require time away from a microphone to prepare. —

Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 There will also be two short intermissions. —

Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count. —

Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns. —

David Bruce, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 After the first of two intermissions (a choice that logistically makes sense but somewhat slows the pace), the action jumps to Marlene’s present day, in the early years of conservative politician Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as the UK’s prime minister. —

Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The reason McDavid knows that for a fact is that Crosby was around the team before, and — perhaps more notably — during the game, in the room at intermissions trying to help Canada find solutions for Finland’s trademark stifling defensive style. —

Arpon Basu, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 There were multiple intermissions, but those became part of the show as well, as there was no set time limit. —

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 The long intermissions can tell us a lot about the music that has made us (Springsteen, McCartney, Diana Ross, U2) and serve as a barometer for the current culture (Kendrick Lamar) — kind of like the headlining spots at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. —

Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Kesha didn’t stray far from her high-energy start, only using three interludes at separate intervals as opportunities to change into a new attire.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026