as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
a very cadenced voice, as one would expect of an instructor in a meditation class
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rhythmic
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Chan worked hard, taking Chinese dance classes and rhythmic gymnastics, which translated well on ice.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Every morning, seahorses greet their other half by performing a rhythmic dance that can last minutes or even hours to strengthen their bond.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Cadenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadenced. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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