PARENTHESIS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

parenthesis

noun

pə-ˈren(t)-thə-səs

Definition of parenthesis

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 ages as of the start of next season are in parentheses. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Where else could Alfred, Lord Tennyson, share a parenthesis with Ed Sheeran and the Foo Fighters? — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The tutor recognized the expression, asked him to clarify his parentheses, and guided him through a second application of the difference-of-squares pattern. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Top 10 best malls Here are USA Today readers’ 2026 selections of their favorite malls in the United States with last year’s rank in parentheses. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parenthesis

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Noun

Athena logged peak penetration rates exceeding 350 feet per hour and sustained over 130 feet per hour through long intervals.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
That posting also got questions about the 40-month intervals, as well as blowback for the reminder of the passage of time.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Kamayan, the acclaimed Filipino restaurant on Buford Highway, moved to a new space next door to its original location but never experienced an interruption of service, so it is not included in the list of new openings below.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Across the country, others might be meeting the work requirements but miss the notice to renew in the mail and as a result, experience an interruption in coverage.

— Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all of the trail’s sections in any order within a year, allowing for pauses.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This summer's pause in data reporting for Somalia came at a particularly precarious time.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Hydrolyzed keratin, meanwhile, fills in the gaps in the cuticle by improving elasticity and damage caused by daily styling, heat, and environmental stressors.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Closing a gap in naval defenses The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a significant challenge for naval forces.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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