Synonyms of cadence

cadence

noun

ˈkā-dᵊn(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rhythm
• beat
• drum
• emphasis
• meter
• accent
• throb
• measure
• accentuation
• movement
• stress
• sway
• backbeat
• swing
• lilt
• tetrameter
• hexameter
• pentameter
• trimeter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cadence

For his part, because a lot of Kaczynski’s younger years are a mystery, Tremblay studied the cadence of his voice and attitude during recordings of him being interviewed by investigators. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2026

On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026

The Bengals have changed the cadence of their media availability with front office members this offseason. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2026

No matter the task, let your own schedule and cadence take the front seat—and be realistic. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

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