as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep
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Recent Examples of cadence
Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The Sally Hansen system, for example, is rated for up to 10 manicures per purchase, so a $50 kit works out to roughly $5 per application versus $40 to $80 for a single salon visit at the same cadence.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Some view his dry, extremely no-frills delivery as a meme, but there’s a genuine despondency to his cadence and beat choices that hits home when his flows feel structured.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Most participants stuck with it, especially at the hourly cadence, which the paper identifies as the sweet spot between effort and effect.
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Manoush Zomorodi,
STAT,
24 June 2026
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The Sally Hansen system, for example, is rated for up to 10 manicures per purchase, so a $50 kit works out to roughly $5 per application versus $40 to $80 for a single salon visit at the same cadence.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Some view his dry, extremely no-frills delivery as a meme, but there’s a genuine despondency to his cadence and beat choices that hits home when his flows feel structured.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Most participants stuck with it, especially at the hourly cadence, which the paper identifies as the sweet spot between effort and effect.
—
Manoush Zomorodi,
STAT,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadence
rhythm
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 A healing rhythm can fit into your real day.
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His twin, Tony, is so accustomed to the rhythm and connectivity twins have that after 58 years a new older brother is going to take some getting used to.
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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