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
The faces look incredible, even in close-up cinematic interludes, but what really caught my eye was the lighting.
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Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Amplifying the sporting atmosphere are brief interludes during which the screens turn to squint-inducing flashes of orange and blue soundtracked by moody disruptions of electronic sound.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Foxx’s musical interludes also serve to bridge the gap between comedy and the cathartic power of song.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
Though that particular performance took a turn for Fallon, the late night host managed to survive his encounters with the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and more, as other stars joined him for their own musical interludes.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
These musical interludes aren’t surprising.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
And there’s simply the album structure itself, drawing on that live presentation, and the adding of the interludes.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
In between these disturbing interludes, Kendrick does double duty as Bradshaw and shows us what a woman of the 1970s had to endure on a daily basis.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
My only complaint is that today’s version of the series has fewer and fewer of those oddball or off-kilter interludes.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Amplifying the sporting atmosphere are brief interludes during which the screens turn to squint-inducing flashes of orange and blue soundtracked by moody disruptions of electronic sound.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Foxx’s musical interludes also serve to bridge the gap between comedy and the cathartic power of song.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
Though that particular performance took a turn for Fallon, the late night host managed to survive his encounters with the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and more, as other stars joined him for their own musical interludes.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
These musical interludes aren’t surprising.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
And there’s simply the album structure itself, drawing on that live presentation, and the adding of the interludes.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
In between these disturbing interludes, Kendrick does double duty as Bradshaw and shows us what a woman of the 1970s had to endure on a daily basis.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
My only complaint is that today’s version of the series has fewer and fewer of those oddball or off-kilter interludes.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interludes
Noun
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Using kitchen twine, tie head at 1-inch intervals.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Taking place 27 years before Stephen King’s original novel (because Pennywise only shows up in 27-year intervals), the show will explore the town’s first sightings and experiences with the dancing clown.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One wonders if the interruptions from the smaller screens will be a permanent blight on the big screen theatrical experience.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Having security leaders who are not in-house could create vulnerabilities or gaps in security, which could stifle organizations’ strategies and leave them open to attacks.—
Jeffrey Wheatman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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When the tile degraded, the gaps were filled in with livestock bones.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Interludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interludes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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