as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interlude in the performance while the stagehands shifted scenery
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Recent Examples of interlude
Along the way, there was an over-the-top, head-scratching marching band interlude and a bloody brawl.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
This straightforward plot is often broken up by poetic interludes, made up of languid shots of a changing cityscape.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
So, yes, a refreshing interlude Wednesday night at the start of this four-game homestand.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
An artist and activist The Super Bowl halftime show has long been more than just a musical interlude.
—Christina L. Myers, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
This straightforward plot is often broken up by poetic interludes, made up of languid shots of a changing cityscape.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
So, yes, a refreshing interlude Wednesday night at the start of this four-game homestand.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
An artist and activist The Super Bowl halftime show has long been more than just a musical interlude.
—Christina L. Myers, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
Noun
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Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.—
Ian Volner,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tracy Chapman is breaking her silence after a yearslong hiatus from speaking to the press.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The shift is in line with other moves made by the networks recently, like the CMT Music Awards going out live for the first time on CBS in 2024 instead of CMT itself (although that special went on hiatus this year).—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trade saga took a positive turn Wednesday afternoon — with stocks surging following a bruising few days — after Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on at least some countries.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Solar power shows a smaller partisan gap, with Democrats preferring solar around 20 percentage points more than Republicans.—
Dilnaz Hasim,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was much discussion during the Shameless years of the pay gap between stars Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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