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
Other sports, like rhythmic gymnastics, will take place downtown at USC Sports Center.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Acting as the rhythmic heartbeat that provides structure, tempo and energy, uniting other instruments and guiding the groove in most genres.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
The clanging of breakfast plates inside Lou Mitchell’s diner, the rhythmic slapping of running shoes along the lakefront, and the roar of the crowd at Wrigley Field.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Seductively rhythmic and elite in execution.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Acting as the rhythmic heartbeat that provides structure, tempo and energy, uniting other instruments and guiding the groove in most genres.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
The clanging of breakfast plates inside Lou Mitchell’s diner, the rhythmic slapping of running shoes along the lakefront, and the roar of the crowd at Wrigley Field.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Seductively rhythmic and elite in execution.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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The lopsided road victory in a game the Kenpom metric projected the visitors to win by only a point provided a metric boon.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Those nullify each other, so this contest is dead even in the metric review.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The right application of music therapy can improve brain health, steady the mind, build resilience, and inspire people to find joy and meaning in life.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The central bank kept the benchmark interest rate steady in a split 8-1 decision, after raising it to the highest level in 30 years in December, ahead of snap polls that could see Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sharpen her advocacy for monetary easing and fiscal support.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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