intermissions

plural of intermission

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermissions
Noun
  • These units supply steady thermal energy for long-range voyages without requiring refueling intervals for years at a time.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Attendees often need time to process information and may lack psychological safety to voice concerns, especially when questions feel like interruptions.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The unit is also designed to switch from RTK GPS to on-board navigation when there are dropouts or interruptions.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 May 2026
  • Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Finally, leveraging neuro-resets through hobbies, movement, and micro-pauses to strategically restore cognitive function.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Some fans have expressed outrage over the on-air hydration breaks, which come with commercials, but the executive believes the pauses improve overall play.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Companies like Trace Finance capitalize on structural gaps, offering zero-cost FX to secure profitable trade finance and credit relationships, mirroring traditional banks' strategies in high-interest markets like Brazil.
    Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Simultaneously rendering the past less remote while relishing its radical foreignness, Beard presses readers to grapple with alien ideas, reckon with gaps in their knowledge, and confront complexity.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • And the folksy score and silly musical interludes help the audience speed through the story at a delightful, oh-so-welcome 78 minutes.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • These dull interludes stop the narrative dead in its tracks, recalling Sean Penn’s purgatorial wanderings in Malick’s The Tree of Life.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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