INTERLUDE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

interlude

noun

ˈin-tər-ˌlüd

Definition of interlude

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 In three tracks—two tentpoles separated by an ambient interlude—the EP blatantly evokes a period in the mid-’90s when, across Europe, guys in corpse paint started playing around with Korg workstations. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026 This time the meetups are spread across a number of weeks, as the summer heat cools gently into autumn, while the interludes themselves attempt to broach something more complex than simple relationship woes. — James Marsh, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 For 14th, DuVernay interviewed more than 50 experts, scholars and politicians, interweaving their insights with vérité interludes and brief snippets of relevant stand-up from comedians like Hasan Minhaj. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, these were brief interludes in a smorgasbord of as many as six talks delivered with little interruption. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interlude

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Noun

Pulse for a few seconds in intervals until the ingredients are pulverized into a smooth paste.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
The check-in and action interval will vary by decision; the point is to check progress early.

— Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Cheaper lift passes, shorter queues and fewer interruptions on the slopes also sweeten the deal, without compromising on skiing quality.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
Still, questions have persisted about who ordered the interruptions to the satellite internet system that Kyiv has relied on for years to counter Moscow's attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

Gillies has worked steadily since Silverchair’s hiatus, including the side project Tambalane with Wes Carr, his band Bento, whose debut Diamond Days arrived in 2012, and solo releases.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
The ponytail may only be on hiatus, but Bobiana is making a very strong case for an extended stay.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiatus

Noun

While older generations may interpret limited eye contact, a flat expression or a pause before responding as rude, lazy or unprofessional, that might not be a younger person’s intent at all, Leahy said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
The pause lasted more than a year, straining cattle supply and contributing to record-high beef prices.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Brands says capitalism surged ahead of democracy in the late 19th century, creating moguls such as Morgan and Carnegie, along with a huge wealth gap.

— Frank Langfitt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
But 21 years after Oviedo, a staggering gap lies between expectations for the technology and its operational reality.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of gap

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