as in cadence
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the steady rhythm of the rain falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of rhythm
Seek Quality Sleep Evidence suggests that a consistent sleep-wake cycle promotes your body's rhythms, including gut motility.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Born in Harrogate in 1987, Chase grew up on a North Yorkshire farm of stone walls, horses, and dogs, where daily life followed the rhythm of the seasons rather than a conventional nine‑to‑five routine.
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Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Neither team could find much offensive rhythm, though.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Coach Marcelo Bielsa’s team couldn’t find its rhythm or play at its best.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Born in Harrogate in 1987, Chase grew up on a North Yorkshire farm of stone walls, horses, and dogs, where daily life followed the rhythm of the seasons rather than a conventional nine‑to‑five routine.
—
Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Neither team could find much offensive rhythm, though.
—
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Coach Marcelo Bielsa’s team couldn’t find its rhythm or play at its best.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
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Otherwise, Hendler-Grunt recommends checking in on a weekly cadence.
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The spike was real, and the brand recall around this specific tournament was likely real too, but one viral week tied to a stadium rule is not the same asset as a 39-day publishing cadence built around the tournament itself.
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Because in 2026, the in-office job beats remote for new graduates.
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The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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