variants
also rime
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
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also rime
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Recent Examples of rhyme
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Each rhyme showcases a different musical genre, such as Dixieland jazz, calypso, funk, chamber, Celtic and folk, with dance including circle, partner and line.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
To a witty rhyming libretto by Nicholas Wright, the music is by Rachel Portman, a prolific composer of scores for films including The Joy Luck Club, Emma and The Manchurian Candidate.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
His name rhymes with Mad Funny, which is what all of this is.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
This chilling rhyme, read from a pop-up book called Mister Babadook, could also apply to our feelings on the film itself.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Each rhyme showcases a different musical genre, such as Dixieland jazz, calypso, funk, chamber, Celtic and folk, with dance including circle, partner and line.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhyme
Verb
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Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The researcher says that because antimatter particles are more massive than matter particles, during pair production in the early universe, the antimatter particles were slower than the corresponding matter particles.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the piece published March 21, the 54-year-old actress chronicles her previously undisclosed breast cancer diagnosis, which coincided with both of her parents dying in hospice care.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ winning streak coincided with the team’s best run of health this season, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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In one meeting, Suga and RM express a desire to add more Korean lyrics, particularly in the rap verses.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Buildings seem to grow rather than conform.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kosann and Mirojnick designed three core styles for the collection: a poesy ring, a charm and a locket.—
EJ Panaligan,
Variety,
15 Nov. 2022
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What makes the collection particularly unique is Kosann’s approach to reinventing classics—like the lockets, charms, and poesy rings that she’s reinterpreted in the past—but also Evert’s unique experience of being so connected to the tennis bracelet.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
17 Aug. 2022
Verb
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The family room is spacious enough to fit six comfortably, and the staff can provide cots and high chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Both testers value the design for its versatility as well as the impressive range of prints and earth tones that fit most bedroom aesthetics.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The opening notes of the title song introduced the exquisite complexity that characterized the album as a whole.—
Chris Young,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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That song really kind of describes postpartum for me.—
Jamila Mustafa,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Rhyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhyme. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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