1
as in interval
a break in continuity
there's an occasional interstice in the tedium, but most of the novel is boring
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2
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones
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Recent Examples of interstice
Trauma lingers in the interstices of the everyday, only sometimes announcing itself.
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Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022
Like it or not, many people fill in every interstice of their day by whipping out their phone and flicking through feeds.
—Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 15 June 2021
With a gray interstice, Bradley then cuts to the present day, with the Richardson family getting dressed to visit Rob at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
—Samantha N. Sheppard, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2020
In the jargon of literary criticism, these in-between states are called interstitial – an interstice is a small space between something else, like the cracks in a sidewalk.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2020
In the structure of the tire, the pure cheese is acting as the interstice, bonding the sturdy and static aggregate materials together while still giving them flexibility and shock absorption.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2020
Instead of drama and imagination, the movie depends on a relentless blare of music, by John Williams, which takes the place of any emotional complexity that might dare to sneak through the interstices.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2019
David Robertson, in the pit, lavished attention on the interstices of Gershwin’s score—the leitmotivic web that holds the big numbers together.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2019
Its molten rage has dripped through the interstices of our daily lives.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstice
Noun
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Tyler Perry’s latest film Six Triple Eight also had a strong performance during this interval, coming in at No. 8 with 867M viewing minutes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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During these intervals, new vulnerabilities can emerge and existing ones can be exploited.—
Eoin Keary,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Smaller grains mean a far greater number of them, as well as a larger number of the tiny gaps between them.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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And yet, for the first time since that gap began to open, Notre Dame has an honest chance to go all the way.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The site indicated the interruptions had been occurring since at least 9 a.m. ET.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the concerns about how the state ended up in the budget hole to begin with, remains central to the blame game.—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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The club’s all-time leading goalscorer left for Palmeiras in the offseason, leaving a drastic hole in the attack.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As far as solo albums with new music, Weezy has been on a five-year hiatus since 2020’s Funeral.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a three year long hiatus, Severance is back and with more mystery and cliffhangers than ever.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bake on the lower rack for 15 to 18 minutes, until brown in the highest spots and golden in the crevices.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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