variants
or rhythmical
as in metrical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible
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Recent Examples of rhythmic
Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His latest album, Infinite Black Inside, is a thorough exploration of the ideas—evasive rhythmic switch-ups, jazz melodies, busy textural interactions—that have often lingered in the margins of his more functional output.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
—
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His latest album, Infinite Black Inside, is a thorough exploration of the ideas—evasive rhythmic switch-ups, jazz melodies, busy textural interactions—that have often lingered in the margins of his more functional output.
—
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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Approximately half of monthly revenue now comes from returning customers — a metric Sakkijha sees as one of the clearest indicators of brand health.
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Horns blared and drummers played a rapid tattoo as the bandleaders swung their limbs with metric precision.
Adjective
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This doesn't look like the time for steady rate cuts, and current Warsh recently emphasized the bank's 2% inflation target, which hasn't been reached since 2021.
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In other words, women tend to burn more fat for energy than men during steady, moderate-intensity endurance exercise, such as a marathon.
Adjective
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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