as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Heritage led 2-0 at the intermission with goals by Bringedahl and Addison Shimmick, who scored in the 35th minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
O’Connor did the second intermission interview with Altitude Sports’ Kyle Keefe.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Florida overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and dug out of a 12-point hole after intermission on Sunday, but could not close out the Hawkeyes, who will face Nebraska on Thursday in Houston.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Heritage led 2-0 at the intermission with goals by Bringedahl and Addison Shimmick, who scored in the 35th minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
O’Connor did the second intermission interview with Altitude Sports’ Kyle Keefe.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Florida overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and dug out of a 12-point hole after intermission on Sunday, but could not close out the Hawkeyes, who will face Nebraska on Thursday in Houston.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hákon Haraldsson put the host ahead just before the interval, finishing a swift move sparked by a long, precise pass from Lille captain Aïssa Mandi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 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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Though the programs also typically face each other during the regular season, the rivalry series took a hiatus this year due to scheduling conflicts for the Huskies after the Big East expanded to 20 conference games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 will celebrate 60 years of the festival with its return to the Convention Centre after a two-year hiatus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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After a pause earlier this month to make way for the WGA talks, negotiation are set to pick up with the Sean Astin-run SAG-AFTRA in June, if not sooner.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead of plowing ahead with the current design, perhaps a pause is warranted.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her dancers practice an interlude without her, presumably built into the show to give her a water break, and Cardi watches, taking notice of the erotic noises that make up the soundtrack.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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The vacation serves as a stylish interlude for the singer, who has been documenting the festivities and her own vacation looks for her Instagram followers.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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