variants
or metric
as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
the metrical chugging of the machinery had a hypnotic effect
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Recent Examples of metrical
Audi posted its total system output at 630 hp (officially, 639 metric horsepower), but specs the gas engine output at 503 hp (510 ps) and electric output at 175 hp (177 ps), which adds up to 678.
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Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
On inflation, the Fed’s key personal consumption expenditures prices metric has been mired around 3%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
This needs to be a reportable metric under sustainability frameworks so companies can demonstrate software optimization gains.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
These days, he is widely regarded as having the finest facility with metrical forms of any poet of his generation—a grasp of prosody both perfect and unpredictable, as if the complex metronome of that turbulent coastline ticked on within him.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Using the advanced metric Outs Above Average, Schuemann graded as an above-average defender at each of those infield positions last season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
But education experts and state leaders say this metric needs improvement to set up children for success in their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Wolves ‘won’ the game on almost every metric other than the one that matters most.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
On inflation, the Fed’s key personal consumption expenditures prices metric has been mired around 3%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
This needs to be a reportable metric under sustainability frameworks so companies can demonstrate software optimization gains.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
These days, he is widely regarded as having the finest facility with metrical forms of any poet of his generation—a grasp of prosody both perfect and unpredictable, as if the complex metronome of that turbulent coastline ticked on within him.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Using the advanced metric Outs Above Average, Schuemann graded as an above-average defender at each of those infield positions last season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
But education experts and state leaders say this metric needs improvement to set up children for success in their academic careers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Wolves ‘won’ the game on almost every metric other than the one that matters most.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrical
rhythmic
Adjective
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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
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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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“Metrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrical. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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