backbeats

Definition of backbeatsnext
plural of backbeat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backbeats
Noun
  • Rema, of course, is no stranger to cross-genre collaborations or Caribbean rhythms.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
  • With its riveting trombone and smashing rhythms, the music exhilarated.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Anybody who has seen an earlier Conrad show will recognize his particular cadences and oddball choices.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Riles teaches his students not only the modern cadences of the marching drumline but also the ancient art of playing the djembe, a traditional West African drum.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Tied at 14-14 at the end of regulation and with both teams missing chances in the first period of extra time, Crichton stepped up from 20 meters (yards) to nervelessly slot home his kick to give the Bulldogs a dramatic victory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The Israeli military called on civilians to move at least 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) away from villages to open areas.
    BRIAN MELLEY, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Backbeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backbeats. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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