intermissions

noun

Definition of intermissionsnext
plural of intermission
as in intervals
a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches

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  1. intervals
  2. interruptions
  3. gaps
  4. interludes
Noun
  • Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Taking place 27 years before Stephen King’s original novel (because Pennywise only shows up in 27-year intervals), the show will explore the town’s first sightings and experiences with the dancing clown.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.
    Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • When the tile degraded, the gaps were filled in with livestock bones.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaps
Noun
  • The faces look incredible, even in close-up cinematic interludes, but what really caught my eye was the lighting.
    Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Amplifying the sporting atmosphere are brief interludes during which the screens turn to squint-inducing flashes of orange and blue soundtracked by moody disruptions of electronic sound.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of interludes
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