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
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.
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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
Of course, no cooking show with Rossdale would be complete without musical interludes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Set and setting are equally important on an album that alternates between folk numbers and gorgeous ambient-leaning instrumental interludes.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Their variety show debuted in 1976 with an array of guest stars, musical interludes, and comedy sketches, and usually included a closing production number featuring the show’s guests.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
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
Of course, no cooking show with Rossdale would be complete without musical interludes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Set and setting are equally important on an album that alternates between folk numbers and gorgeous ambient-leaning instrumental interludes.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Their variety show debuted in 1976 with an array of guest stars, musical interludes, and comedy sketches, and usually included a closing production number featuring the show’s guests.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interludes
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Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dodge, the Arch insurance executive, recommends travelers consider a policy that covers trip cancellations, interruptions, and delays caused by weather or other covered reasons.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The project is going well and there were few interruptions to work thanks to great weather in October and into November, Bennett said.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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