as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep
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Recent Examples of cadence
Today's liftoff was the 138th orbital launch of the year for SpaceX, extending the company's cadence record.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Whereas the 33-year-old veteran prefers a highly regimented, consistent workout with a heavy diet of catch-and-shoot 3s to get in rhythm, Murray finds what works best for him is to intentionally avoid a natural cadence.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Her voice, a clear, singsong cadence that toddlers seem helpless to resist, has become, for millions of parents, the definitive soundtrack of early childhood.
—Samantha Barry, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Whereas the 33-year-old veteran prefers a highly regimented, consistent workout with a heavy diet of catch-and-shoot 3s to get in rhythm, Murray finds what works best for him is to intentionally avoid a natural cadence.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Her voice, a clear, singsong cadence that toddlers seem helpless to resist, has become, for millions of parents, the definitive soundtrack of early childhood.
—Samantha Barry, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadence
rhythm
Noun
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That night at Alani’s, though, Maia clocks out of professional mode to slip back into the rhythms of best friendship.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Ravens’ defense seems to be finding its rhythm after struggling for much of the season.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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