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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rhythm
Two therapists work in sync to create a continuous, enveloping rhythm that’s disorienting in the best way.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Diggs struggled to regain that rhythm toward the end of his Dallas tenure.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Fewer subs to help ramp up the tempo and maybe get the primary guys in better rhythm?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
After the rhythm dance score for Chock and Bates flashed across the screen, her eyebrows shot up in surprise.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Diggs struggled to regain that rhythm toward the end of his Dallas tenure.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Fewer subs to help ramp up the tempo and maybe get the primary guys in better rhythm?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
-
Video footage shows Bolt taking shorter strides than Wang but compensating with a much faster cadence, reports People’s Daily Online.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
-
To earn money, podcasters need to release content on a regular cadence.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Both former Day One picks should have pretty healthy markets, and this beat writer could see the Panthers jumping into those waters to improve a position that isn’t as costly as the top-tier outside linebacker or defensive end markets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was fighting against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was feted by bagpipes and drums outside his Homer Glen home after his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Piano showrooms followed, opening up and down 57th and 58th, between stores that sold sheet music, drums, and harps.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
