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
Man, between this home birth and Henry’s PTSD interlude in Episode 4, that footboard has seen some things.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Ann and her acolytes journey to America to find more followers—a portion of the tale that feels more adrift but then finds its footing, largely thanks to another musical interlude.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Driving interludes are another binding motif.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
De la Rosa crafts an exciting adventure for her two lovers, from steamy interludes on the high seas to a swoony, intimate dance in the streets of Mexico.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Ann and her acolytes journey to America to find more followers—a portion of the tale that feels more adrift but then finds its footing, largely thanks to another musical interlude.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Driving interludes are another binding motif.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
De la Rosa crafts an exciting adventure for her two lovers, from steamy interludes on the high seas to a swoony, intimate dance in the streets of Mexico.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interlude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
Noun
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Dedicate regular time, even short intervals, specifically for inquiry and reflection.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sarr had also headed over the crossbar from a set piece before the interval.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That contrasts with semi-automatic rifles, which allow the shooter to pull the trigger and quickly fire again without interruption.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Day-Lewis ended his eight-year hiatus to star in Anemone, the directorial debut of his 27-year-old son, Ronan.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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CliftonFest After a six-year hiatus, CliftonFest is coming back to celebrate the richness of the local arts scene and culture.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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People hear your tone, your pauses, your personality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With the gap between predictive models and regulatory maps now exposed, pressure is building on municipalities and state agencies to modernize infrastructure and flood mitigation planning.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the Dell still trailed the Acer, the gap was narrower than in the CPU tests.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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