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also metronomical
as in uniform
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Recent Examples of metronomic
Lanthimos indulges in long takes, while the composer Jerskin Fendrix’s thudding, metronomic score contributes to the film’s oppressive atmosphere.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Troy Calhoun’s Falcons are too metronomic to bet against.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
James’ prolific scoring is due in large part to his metronomic consistency.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
At his best, the 26-year-old is a midfield in one — press resistant, metronomic and progressive-minded.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Troy Calhoun’s Falcons are too metronomic to bet against.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
James’ prolific scoring is due in large part to his metronomic consistency.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
At his best, the 26-year-old is a midfield in one — press resistant, metronomic and progressive-minded.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metronomic
Adjective
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Jordan used an analogy to make the case that high-intensity fire is not uniform.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, their uniform number goes on the espresso machine.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The finespun rhythmic intuition of Morgan and Royston, who played with Frisell on 2020’s Valentine, and the richness of the string section, despite its small size, work together to ensure the record’s easy dynamism; both give freedom to Frisell’s playing, but also decenter him when necessary.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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When playing together, the two soloists — both expert — never slipped out of rhythmic and generously expressive sync, but Hoopes’ violin sounded steely when pressed.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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UConn played the hardest non-conference schedule in the country according to the NET strength of schedule metric, though Big East play knocked it down to 60th overall.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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In four seasons, Lavin went 47-84 and finished in the 200s of the Kenpom metric rankings every year.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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After disastrous finish to the regular season, the Horns are roaring into the NCAA field of 64.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Metronomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metronomic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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