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also metronomical
as in uniform
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Recent Examples of metronomic
Carolina has been winning and losing in impressive metronomic succession down the stretch of 2025 — and such results have set up 2026 to be replete with possibility, for the franchise and city.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Lanthimos indulges in long takes, while the composer Jerskin Fendrix’s thudding, metronomic score contributes to the film’s oppressive atmosphere.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 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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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Lanthimos indulges in long takes, while the composer Jerskin Fendrix’s thudding, metronomic score contributes to the film’s oppressive atmosphere.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 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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According to lead author Kirill Lezhnin, the unique takeaway of the study is that uniform laser drives cannot prevent these fields; the mere act of the plasma expanding is enough to generate them.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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In the late 1860s, then-Harvard president Charles Eliot introduced the idea of elective courses to an educational system that had, until then, a uniform curriculum for everyone.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That approach helps give the record its unusually loose rhythmic feel.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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For Ginsberg, ever-attuned to the rhythmic physicality of verse, the central atom of poetry wasn’t the line or the foot, but rather the breath, emphasizing that his were longer than his free verse hero Whitman because the good, grey poet probably had smaller lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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By almost any metric, Brunson is an NBA star.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Moreover, the vessel features a highly modular 150-metric-ton payload capacity that can accommodate standard ISO containers for logistics, research, and surveillance missions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The state could distribute grocery store gift cards through community action agencies or other charitable nonprofits to assist households most in need until the next regular legislative session begins in January.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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“Metronomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metronomic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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