as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a parenthesis of silence when the microphone momentarily lost power
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Recent Examples of parenthesis
Their year of induction is in parentheses.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan Book Hot 100 Top 10 (Numbers in parentheses indicate the title’s metric placements for physical stores, EC, e-books, subscriptions, and social media, top 20 only.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
As digital media reverse the cognitive detachment typical of print culture and retrieve the situational immersion typical of orality, not only is the Gutenberg Parenthesis closing, but the metaphor of a closing parenthesis — or arc — can be extended to the entire era of literacy.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Records and Super Bowl chances appear in parentheses.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Japan Book Hot 100 Top 10 (Numbers in parentheses indicate the title’s metric placements for physical stores, EC, e-books, subscriptions, and social media, top 20 only.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
As digital media reverse the cognitive detachment typical of print culture and retrieve the situational immersion typical of orality, not only is the Gutenberg Parenthesis closing, but the metaphor of a closing parenthesis — or arc — can be extended to the entire era of literacy.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Records and Super Bowl chances appear in parentheses.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthesis
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, the GOAT of cross-country skiing, won his eighth lifetime gold for Norway by winning the men’s 10-kilometer interval start free.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bike maker is also expected to extend service intervals beyond the MX and EDX’s demanding 15-hour oil changes and 45-hour piston replacement schedules.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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That led to a 10-minute interruption at the Estadio da Luz, with referee Francois Letexier crossing his arms to signal that racist abuse had been reported by Vinicius.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Applause between movements meant to be heard without interruption is a growing distraction around here.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ventimiglia's return to the platform after a three-year hiatus was in part brought on by his wife.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a nearly four-year hiatus, K’ya Laguna (formerly K’ya Bistro) reopened its doors on Feb 12.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits challenging payment pauses, eligibility requirements, and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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That pause in dopamine release signals a failure in reward arrival, a new kind of prediction error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scandal has exposed a gap in curling’s enforcement technology — handle sensors can’t detect contact with the granite body of the stone — and the sport’s governing body has yet to find a lasting solution, with the Olympics still underway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Parenthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthesis. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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