as in interval
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermission
Newell simply co-owns the company with his wife Heidi, who some nights hands out tickets at the front door or helps run the snack bar at intermission.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither saw a carry after the intermission, however, finishing with a dozen combined under the watch of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dragons scored touchdowns on all five first-half possessions, taking a 35-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Neither saw a carry after the intermission, however, finishing with a dozen combined under the watch of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Dragons scored touchdowns on all five first-half possessions, taking a 35-7 lead at intermission.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The technical college has experienced long delays between losing an instructor and hiring another, resulting in program interruptions and delayed completion for students, including in accounting, massage therapy and automotive services.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities must plan for potential breaches and create systems that can withstand and recover rapidly from interruption.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During Friday’s show, Kimmel’s hiatus, the biggest topic of discussion in Hollywood at the moment, did not come up once again.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Worlds Collide was established in 2019 and had primarily been held for WWE’s developmental brand NXT, but the company brought it back after a three-year hiatus for the AAA crossovers this year.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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People hear your tone, your pauses, your personality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost skipping back towards the drumkit, Townshend came racing back to the mic ahead of a bluesy late interlude on stage in the Windy City, the home of the electrified artform.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like Lionel, The History of Sound becomes stuck on its youthful interlude, a period that’s more alive than everything that comes next, and that’s also, less successfully, presented as a mystery to be solved.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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