as in interval
a break in continuity
the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships
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Recent Examples of interregnum
Cervantes’ North African interregnum supplied the plot of two plays, 1615’s The Bagnios of Algiers and The Great Sultana published that same year, as well as portions of his final novel from 1617, The Trials of Persiles and Sigismunda.
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Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Canadian consumers may find alternatives to American products during this interregnum, and winemakers stateside could feel the effects of Trump’s trade war for years to come.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
During their drummer interregnum, the band released a song celebrating their 30th bandiversary with Grohl taking over drumming duties.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Based on these experiences and sobered from those long interregnum years, Trump adjusted his game plan this time around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Canadian consumers may find alternatives to American products during this interregnum, and winemakers stateside could feel the effects of Trump’s trade war for years to come.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
During their drummer interregnum, the band released a song celebrating their 30th bandiversary with Grohl taking over drumming duties.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Based on these experiences and sobered from those long interregnum years, Trump adjusted his game plan this time around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
Noun
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Critics have argued that the lengthy intervals made the program less safe because teams could not improve and iterate quickly, the way commercial space companies like SpaceX do.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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In an alternative scenario, the cap would stay fixed in nominal dollar terms, in our examples at $100,000 or $70,000 sans bumps for the CPI, for 20 or 30 years, and after those intervals grow in tandem with wages.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the city has become a year-round base, their clients—often finance and tech principals relocating from New York and California—expect homes to support work, family life, and entertaining without interruption.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The structure remains fairly traditional, allowing the images to carry the weight of the story without interruption.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before going on hiatus in 2022 so that the group’s seven members could complete their mandatory military service, BTS was unequivocally the biggest band in the world.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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After a hiatus earlier this decade, the Neighbourhood released a trio of singles in October before putting out its fifth studio album, Ultrasound, in November.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The gender gap narrowed slightly in recent years but widened again in 2025, according to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another admitted to brushing crumbs into the gap between the stove and counter as a child—only to be caught and made to pull the appliance out and deep-clean the entire area.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, the city cycled back to interims — first Huth, and now Hernandez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Any policy changes involving vehicle pursuits would ultimately fall to the Independence City Manager, who is currently being served by an interim.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Interregnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interregnum. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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