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
The slower rhythm of Rio reminded me of home in the Dominican Republic, before the hustle of New York City tried to become my native language.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Herro can’t get a rhythm when on the court with teammates who can’t help him on defense.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Due to your circadian rhythm, your blood pressure naturally dips by 10–20% in the evening and during sleep.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The changing rhythm of water in the West The winter of 2025–26 highlights two emerging realities.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Herro can’t get a rhythm when on the court with teammates who can’t help him on defense.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Due to your circadian rhythm, your blood pressure naturally dips by 10–20% in the evening and during sleep.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The changing rhythm of water in the West The winter of 2025–26 highlights two emerging realities.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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While there isn’t a regular cadence of rides, the Skokie Bike Network typically plans at least five or six events throughout the season, depending on weather and other scheduling considerations.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX, which bills itself as the only satellite internet provider with its own reusable rocket capable of deploying the technology, has spent years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just as a good song can have a groovy beat but a predictable melody, so a piece of fiction can work on some levels but not others.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Slayyyter shimmies onto the beat like an amoral John Waters heroine, cruising over the choppy momentum while recounting a toxic love affair in gasping Fred Schneider intonation.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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While still a teen, Dean landed a gig singing backup vocals for the British drum and bass group Rudimental, which led her to self-release music and secure a contract with an EMI subsidiary.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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