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
Lady Gaga’s guest interlude presented the perfect chance for a costume change.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Like Mind of Mine, which features an interlude performed in Urdu, Konnakol will spotlight Zayn’s cultural background.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
After the mantra interlude, Sonny jumped in to note that, unlike most CEOs, leaders in sports become public figures.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Director Juliette Carrillo displays a strong feel for dynamic contrast, the pace ebbing and flowing in engaging fashion, as when a placid interlude of shadow puppetry gives way to a road rally.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Like Mind of Mine, which features an interlude performed in Urdu, Konnakol will spotlight Zayn’s cultural background.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
After the mantra interlude, Sonny jumped in to note that, unlike most CEOs, leaders in sports become public figures.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Director Juliette Carrillo displays a strong feel for dynamic contrast, the pace ebbing and flowing in engaging fashion, as when a placid interlude of shadow puppetry gives way to a road rally.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
Noun
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Work on the area in short intervals and check it frequently.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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That led to a 10-minute interruption at the Estadio da Luz, with referee Francois Letexier crossing his arms to signal that racist abuse had been reported by Vinicius.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Applause between movements meant to be heard without interruption is a growing distraction around here.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ventimiglia's return to the platform after a three-year hiatus was in part brought on by his wife.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a nearly four-year hiatus, K’ya Laguna (formerly K’ya Bistro) reopened its doors on Feb 12.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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But invading the second biggest country in Europe, after Russia itself, would be a potentially catastrophic prospect which would, surely, give a cold strategist like Putin pause for thought.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mother Nature is about to put the recent spring-like warmth across Central Texas on pause this weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scandal has exposed a gap in curling’s enforcement technology — handle sensors can’t detect contact with the granite body of the stone — and the sport’s governing body has yet to find a lasting solution, with the Olympics still underway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Country Day had rallied from a 14-point second-period deficit, trailing 23-9, when senior Jack Wegman drained a trio of three-pointers to key a 15-4 Falcons streak that narrowed the gap to 27-24 at intermission.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Americans finally found their stride, going ahead to stay when Werenski, a defenseman with the Columbus Blue Jackets, took a pass from Matthews in the center of the right circle, stepped up and drilled a wrister past German goalie Maximilian Franzreb nine seconds before the first intermission.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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