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
Expecting a romantic interlude, he is horrified to find Jenny’s lifeless body artfully arranged on the bed.
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ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Kesha didn’t stray far from her high-energy start, only using three interludes at separate intervals as opportunities to change into a new attire.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Kesha didn’t stray far from her high-energy start, only using three interludes at separate intervals as opportunities to change into a new attire.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
Noun
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Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Football already has more interruptions than before, largely because of VAR and lengthy stoppages.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other protections like trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay and trip cancellation/interruption coverage can free you from needing to purchase third-party insurance at checkout.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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However, the Woodland museum is in a relocation hiatus and is not currently a standard walk-up attraction, so check for private showing or reopening updates before planning a trip around it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When The Talk returned after a brief hiatus, Underwood addressed Osbourne's departure.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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That pause is the whole story for anyone who holds an insurance policy, because some of the rules in the firing line decide how the algorithms that price your cover are allowed to behave.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Related Stories The central tension running through his presentation was a per-capita gap that remains vast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Compare that to what Qatar has built at Paris Saint-Germain — a Champions League infrastructure and a global brand — and the gap between ambition and results is clear.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Four years prior, a fan fell to their death at Dead & Company’s Citi Field concert in Queens while attempting a body flip during the show's intermission.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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