as in intervals
a break in continuity
an awkward intermission between speeches
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Recent Examples of intermissions
The long intermissions can tell us a lot about the music that has made us (Springsteen, McCartney, Diana Ross, U2) and serve as a barometer for the current culture (Kendrick Lamar) — kind of like the headlining spots at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The three-hour running time (with two 10-minute intermissions) moves briskly—a pace López insists on in his script.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming majority of athletes tend to eat during intermissions, Chaney said.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
From rant, to results — and maybe a bit less Spoelstra stress during intermissions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Gary Halvorson will direct the Live in HD presentation for theaters and tenor Matthew Polenzani will host the transmission, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews during the two intermissions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
And he's been speaking non-stop except for intermissions when Democratic senators who came to the floor asked him questions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Through Mites on Ice, BMW of North America will join the Capitals in backing youth hockey players who will play in front of fans at Capital One Arena during intermissions at home games.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The three-hour running time (with two 10-minute intermissions) moves briskly—a pace López insists on in his script.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
An overwhelming majority of athletes tend to eat during intermissions, Chaney said.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
From rant, to results — and maybe a bit less Spoelstra stress during intermissions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The standard time for Broadway intermissions ranges between 15 and 20 minutes, long enough to stretch your legs, maybe grab a snack, and hit the washroom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Gary Halvorson will direct the Live in HD presentation for theaters and tenor Matthew Polenzani will host the transmission, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews during the two intermissions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
And he's been speaking non-stop except for intermissions when Democratic senators who came to the floor asked him questions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Through Mites on Ice, BMW of North America will join the Capitals in backing youth hockey players who will play in front of fans at Capital One Arena during intermissions at home games.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermissions
Noun
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Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chilly with intervals of clouds and sunshine.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Officials do not expect interruptions in water service during the work on the Gest Street water main.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits that challenged payment pauses, eligibility requirements and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 Feb. 2026
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The president works in the first lady’s suggestion, and pauses, turns and points to her after delivering the line during his speech.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But expecting that dogs will fill the social and emotional gaps in our lives is actually an obstacle to dogs’ flourishing, and human flourishing as well.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Key contributors include lack of availability, transportation to these services, workforce availability and insurance coverage gaps.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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These interludes are like ballads in-between heavy power chord tunes at a stadium rock concert; an experience somewhat akin to watching a big loud action movie such as this.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of these interludes of creative clash are funny, but the joke runs dry fairly quickly.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Intermissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermissions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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