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
Last Voyage turns the chilling interlude into a slow-moving slasher, neither acknowledging the book’s metaphor of a ship bringing plague nor indulging in the inherent paranoia of its claustrophobic surroundings.
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Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 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
The anthology recounts the story of the 1986 album, tunes that will be played during the upcoming tour's mid-show interlude.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2024
After the long Colby interlude, the episode returns to Kayce, who packs a bag for a night and sets out to confront Grant Horton.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
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Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 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
The anthology recounts the story of the 1986 album, tunes that will be played during the upcoming tour's mid-show interlude.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2024
After the long Colby interlude, the episode returns to Kayce, who packs a bag for a night and sets out to confront Grant Horton.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for interlude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlude
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Tyler Perry’s latest film Six Triple Eight also had a strong performance during this interval, coming in at No. 8 with 867M viewing minutes.Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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During these intervals, new vulnerabilities can emerge and existing ones can be exploited.Eoin Keary, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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This discrepancy is due in part to significantly lower lifetime earnings, as well as potential factors like career interruptions for caregiving or a tendency and/or need for some to prioritize family needs over personal savings.Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The site indicated the interruptions had been occurring since at least 9 a.m. ET.Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mark, Edgar and Wesley return from a two-week hiatus to catch up on recent events during the latest Swamp Things.Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Rankings Boys are back in town after a two-week holiday hiatus — just in time for the midway point of the NHL season.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The previous agreement, in November 2023, furnished only a pause.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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High-profile premieres have been canceled, and the city’s once-bustling red carpets are now on pause.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Weatherstripping While caulking is best for filling in small gaps, weatherstripping is a better heavy-duty option for larger gaps and holes on movable window parts.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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This chart also suggests BST, which sports an 8% discount to NAV (or the gap between its market price and NAV), is a great buy now.Michael Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlude. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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