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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The average player’s schedule includes breaks of many different lengths and at different intervals.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These tests were carried out at short and long intervals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These real-user frustrations underscore the critical gap in how the new packaging fails to balance child safety with the needs of all users — particularly those who rely on hearing aids for daily use.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Studies have shown that a typical task takes one third longer than undertaking the same task with no email interruptions.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This process ensures that all Skype chats and contacts are automatically available in Teams, allowing users to continue their communications without interruption.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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New York's biggest hole is in the infield, and Arenado would fill it in a big way.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Three bogeys and a par across his last four holes, compounded by two horror close-range misses, resigned him to a closing 69.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a two-month hiatus, the long-running reality series returns to Fiji’s stunning Mamanuca Islands for the 15th consecutive season, with original host Jeff Probst hosting the reality series again.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The show, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, is joining Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries after a 13-month hiatus.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Primarily bottom dwellers, the species prefers to hide in crevices or under rocks and debris in the water.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Then, take a spoon and carve out the center of your strawberry, forming a small crevice to hold your liquor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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