Synonyms of interlude

interlude

noun

ˈin-tər-ˌlüd 

as in interval

a break in continuity

there was a brief interlude in the performance while the stagehands shifted scenery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interval
• interruption
• hiatus
• pause
• gap
• intermission
• lull
• interim
• interregnum
• parenthesis
• discontinuity
• hiccup
• interstice
• window
• comma
• lag
• time lag
• interspace
• caesura
• adjournment
• respite
• suspension
• rest
• space
• bumper
• discontinuance
• lapse
• entr'acte
• recess
• subinterval

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuity
• run
• progression
• continuum
• stretch
• procession

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interlude

Additionally, the frequent interludes of dialogue from the Idlewild movie released at the same time don’t add much to the proceedings, and function as more of an inside joke than anything else. — John Hugar, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2026

It Brizé’s fourth time in competition at Venice after the Fipresci Prize winning A Woman’s Life as well as Another World and romantic interlude Out of Season, starring Guillaume Canet and Rohrwacher. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

The Thai public was willing to tolerate only short interludes of military rule, and coup makers had no choice but to promise the imminent restoration of democracy. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

There’s a spike about an hour before first pitch, a rock-and-roll interlude to spur his adrenaline. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026