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
What follows is a sweetly oblique, even dreamlike interlude of recuperation.
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The trouble was, this academic interlude of hers was creeping toward a decade now, threatening to become the entirety of her career.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Her dancers practice an interlude without her, presumably built into the show to give her a water break, and Cardi watches, taking notice of the erotic noises that make up the soundtrack.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
The vacation serves as a stylish interlude for the singer, who has been documenting the festivities and her own vacation looks for her Instagram followers.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The trouble was, this academic interlude of hers was creeping toward a decade now, threatening to become the entirety of her career.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Her dancers practice an interlude without her, presumably built into the show to give her a water break, and Cardi watches, taking notice of the erotic noises that make up the soundtrack.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
The vacation serves as a stylish interlude for the singer, who has been documenting the festivities and her own vacation looks for her Instagram followers.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
Noun
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Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plan for the Season To extend your harvest, succession plant fast-growing crops, like radishes and carrots, at two to four week intervals through early summer.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That means fewer interruptions and a smoother flow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Federal research grants have started to flow again, after major interruptions over the past several months.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bart Jansen Iran claimed the first toll has been paid for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and demonstrated its control of the key waterway by having state television show commandos storming a cargo ship during a hiatus in peace talks with the United States.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 returns from an unexpected month-long hiatus after the postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with the Miami Grand Prix in early May.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scott will be 25 years old as a rookie, which gives the pairing some pause, but the Bills are currently without a backup nickel at this point.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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This time, there wasn’t nearly as long of a gap between scoring outbursts.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The deal is Ascentium’s most recent in more than a dozen acquisitions, plugging a gap in the company’s mainland China coverage while deepening its footprint in hot Southeast Asian growth markets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The junior midfielder capitalized on his opportunity, potting a goal to cut the Hawks’ deficit to 4-1 at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the first intermission, the coach must have said something to pump the Hawks up the rest of the way.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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