as in cadences
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 rhythms
Magnesium is needed to transport potassium and calcium across cell membranes and maintain normal heart rhythms.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The models predicted no significant difference in conditions not directly linked to circadian rhythms, like arthritis.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
With his dynamic fusion of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Pablo never fails to bring an infectious energy and innovative flair to every performance.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Watching Ortega fall into her rhythms is the real fun of her work.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Consistent eating patterns may help maintain healthy body rhythms that support aging and longevity, the experts said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Latin rhythms blend with Caribbean, American, and European beats.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, September is about creating rituals and rhythms that feel like home.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The models predicted no significant difference in conditions not directly linked to circadian rhythms, like arthritis.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
With his dynamic fusion of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Pablo never fails to bring an infectious energy and innovative flair to every performance.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Watching Ortega fall into her rhythms is the real fun of her work.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Consistent eating patterns may help maintain healthy body rhythms that support aging and longevity, the experts said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Latin rhythms blend with Caribbean, American, and European beats.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, September is about creating rituals and rhythms that feel like home.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythms
Noun
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Quarterbacks, especially, have to add layers of unique details to their notes, such as tags for different types of motion, cadences and more.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Traditional marketing mix modeling has typically been slow to field and refresh—often taking weeks to months to build and then updating on quarterly or biannual cadences, which means insights can arrive long after campaigns have ended.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Latin rhythms blend with Caribbean, American, and European beats.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Music supervisor Matt Biffa relishes more than a few needle drops catered to scandalous character beats that only enrich this viewing experience.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, now bona fide superstar Riz Ahmed (who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance) learned to play drums and studied ASL for months in preparation for the role.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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At Ross’ request, engineer Jim Cooley mixed the choruses so that most of the parts create a pile of sound, leaving his voice and the drums as the most distinctive elements during that section.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rhythms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythms. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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