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
According to Vegamour, apply the serum to the upper and lower lash line twice daily for the first two months, reducing cadence to once daily following.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Here is the sweeping cadence that keeps floors fresh.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Freed from the cadence of earnings calls, Molinaroli has immersed himself in the machinery of talent production.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
And until White is back to his typical cadence, the Bulls will remain out of sync.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Here is the sweeping cadence that keeps floors fresh.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Freed from the cadence of earnings calls, Molinaroli has immersed himself in the machinery of talent production.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
And until White is back to his typical cadence, the Bulls will remain out of sync.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadence
rhythm
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Pass protection faltered, the run game stalled and Love couldn’t find a rhythm through the air as Green Bay welcomed Chicago back into the game and the Bears once again took advantage to end their archrival’s season in stunning fashion.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Over nearly two decades, Ray has forged a singular path across the boundaries of techno, ambient, and avant-garde sound, evolving from the delicate minimalism of his early releases to a distinctive blend of hypnotic textures and futuristic rhythms.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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