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
Elaborate stages are built for the camera close-ups as much as the crowd, often featuring prefab cinematic interludes, ornately detailed costumes, titillating dance moves and surreal, maximalist graphics.
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.
—Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Much will depend on which movies end up winning, what sorts of acceptance speeches are delivered, and whether producers have made the right choices about things like clip packages and musical interludes.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
These interludes are like ballads in-between heavy power chord tunes at a stadium rock concert; an experience somewhat akin to watching a big loud action movie such as this.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Some of these interludes of creative clash are funny, but the joke runs dry fairly quickly.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The band also provided musical interludes for costume and set changes, which was a refreshing alternative to the often surreal videos that K-pop groups rely on.
—Todd Inoue, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 2026
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Jean-Baptiste, who trained as a cellist, arranges his songs—some of which are barely over a minute long—like a chamber cycle punctuated with interludes.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.
—Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Much will depend on which movies end up winning, what sorts of acceptance speeches are delivered, and whether producers have made the right choices about things like clip packages and musical interludes.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
These interludes are like ballads in-between heavy power chord tunes at a stadium rock concert; an experience somewhat akin to watching a big loud action movie such as this.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Some of these interludes of creative clash are funny, but the joke runs dry fairly quickly.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The band also provided musical interludes for costume and set changes, which was a refreshing alternative to the often surreal videos that K-pop groups rely on.
—Todd Inoue, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interludes
Noun
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Position two or three oven racks at even intervals and heat the oven to three-fifty.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rain chances may linger into Thursday and Friday, though intervals of sun are also possible as temperatures hold in the mid to upper 60s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Employees restock more frequently and experience fewer interruptions from weekend shoppers, resulting in shelves that tend to stay better organized and fuller.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ground covers can suppress weeds, protect topsoil from erosion and drought, and fill empty gaps between stepping stones, pavers, and barren ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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To reduce gaps in funding and improve reserve levels long-term, the city manager will present options to consider at upcoming budget study sessions, which are open to the public.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Noun
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There will also be two short intermissions.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Interludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interludes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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