as in intervals
a break in continuity
there was a brief interlude in the performance while the stagehands shifted scenery
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Recent Examples of interludes
And the titles show the Bonnie and Clyde-esque murder of the Bradley Gang, an event detailed in one of Mike Hanlon’s historical interludes in the book.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, Welcome to Derry will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
The book, probably still my pick as King’s scariest novel if not his best, is overpacked with additional flashbacks and interludes that could have been fodder for multiple seasons of television.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
The day’s lineup was stacked, but at less than a half-hour apiece and somewhat clunky interludes as the stage is turned over between acts, the early performers had a bit of an uphill battle to get the crowd amped up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
During these floaty interludes, the team tested manual CPR and three types of automatic chest compression devices.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That theme, submerged beneath chaos and sarcasm, surfaces in these interludes.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, Welcome to Derry will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
The book, probably still my pick as King’s scariest novel if not his best, is overpacked with additional flashbacks and interludes that could have been fodder for multiple seasons of television.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
The day’s lineup was stacked, but at less than a half-hour apiece and somewhat clunky interludes as the stage is turned over between acts, the early performers had a bit of an uphill battle to get the crowd amped up.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
During these floaty interludes, the team tested manual CPR and three types of automatic chest compression devices.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement That theme, submerged beneath chaos and sarcasm, surfaces in these interludes.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interludes
Noun
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The celestial events happen annually or at other intervals, NASA says.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The film, as its title indicates, is set over the course of five years, picking up at different key intervals (starting, of course, with an anniversary party for Diane Lane’s Ellen and Kyle Chandler’s Paul) in the life of the Taylor family.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sudden sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or intimacy can feel both embarrassing and unsettling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airline traffic will be reduced by 10% across 40 locations starting Friday amid staffing interruptions.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spearheaded by The People's Union USA, these spending pauses have lasted anywhere from 24 hours to one week.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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This resulted in the disruption of non-essential public services, including pauses in funding and federal employee salaries, the closure of national parks and administrative delays across federal agencies.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And he's been speaking non-stop except for intermissions when Democratic senators who came to the floor asked him questions.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Through Mites on Ice, BMW of North America will join the Capitals in backing youth hockey players who will play in front of fans at Capital One Arena during intermissions at home games.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Interludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interludes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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