as in cadences
the attractive quality of speech or music that rises and falls in a pleasing pattern
There was a charming lilt to her voice. a tune with a lilt
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Noun
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Anybody who has seen an earlier Conrad show will recognize his particular cadences and oddball choices.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Riles teaches his students not only the modern cadences of the marching drumline but also the ancient art of playing the djembe, a traditional West African drum.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Richard Marx croons his way onto Billboard’s jazz charts for the first time in a career as a lead recording artist that dates back almost 40 years.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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Murray — beloved for iconic roles in Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and other films — croons spirited renditions of timeless songs, from Bob Dylan to the Kinks to Tommy Tutone.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The eye-catching black leather exterior is complemented by gold-tone hardware and decorative accents, which only adds to the timeless charm of the bag.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rema, of course, is no stranger to cross-genre collaborations or Caribbean rhythms.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2026
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With its riveting trombone and smashing rhythms, the music exhilarated.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Is that panic, when the flute trills high?—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The group hums in agreement, offering dispatches from their own lives about thorny friendships.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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One of Florida’s largest first-magnitude springs, Rainbow Springs anchors a 1,470-acre park that now hums with kayaks gliding over eelgrass, snorkelers drifting above schools of fish, and tubers laughing downstream on summer afternoons.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Lilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lilts. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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