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interim Synonyms

Another word for interim

Choosing another word for interim depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Intended to last for a temporary period until a permanent arrangement, replacement, or final result is established.

Usage Example

"The university board appointed an provisional president to lead the institution during the national search."

Strongest
provisional
temporary
acting
Strong
stopgap
transitional
pro tem
caretaker
short-term
makeshift

• noun (Context 2)

An intervening period of time between two events or stages; the meantime.

Usage Example

"The new software will launch in October, so the team will continue using the legacy system in the meantime."

Strongest
meantime
meanwhile
interval
Strong
interlude
hiatus
interregnum
Weak
intermission

Opposites of interim

The opposite of interim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permanent
final
definitive
permanence
lasting
long-term
continuity
settled
See all opposites of interim

• Nearby Words

intergenerational
intergovernmental
intergroup
interim
interior
interject
interjection

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interim
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