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
When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
When Is Windows 12 Coming? Since Microsoft moved to an annual feature update cadence for its desktop OS, the next logical time for Windows 12 to arrive will be around September or October 2025, tidily corresponding with the end of life for Windows 10.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
There's also a cadence sensor that straps around the pedal crank and a wire that connects the battery and motor.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Carroll writes with the same playful cadence and eccentric flair that defines her voice, which is undeniably that of a decades-long Elle columnist.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
When Is Windows 12 Coming? Since Microsoft moved to an annual feature update cadence for its desktop OS, the next logical time for Windows 12 to arrive will be around September or October 2025, tidily corresponding with the end of life for Windows 10.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
There's also a cadence sensor that straps around the pedal crank and a wire that connects the battery and motor.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Carroll writes with the same playful cadence and eccentric flair that defines her voice, which is undeniably that of a decades-long Elle columnist.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadence
rhythm
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Western Conference semifinalists two years ago who understand the league’s rhythms and that first-place in July means nothing, the Dynamo showed SDFC isn’t talented enough to freelance its way to a first-round playoff bye.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Like many other full moon names, July's full moon is rooted in natural cycles and cultural traditions, marking a moment when nature’s rhythms are visible in the night sky.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
7 July 2025
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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