as in cadence
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the steady rhythm of the rain falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of rhythm
Producer Ruby Chen noted that the film’s grounding in the rhythms of daily life enables viewers to identify with either figure.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026
Critics say the pauses interrupt the rhythm of a sport that is less regimented than most American team sports.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The better rhythm is not slowness.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But the solution caused Peñaloza Cabrera to suffer lidocaine toxicity, a condition that occurs when excessive amounts of the anesthetic enter the bloodstream, causing seizures, irregular heart rhythm, respiratory failure and — as in the victim’s case — cardiac arrest.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026
Critics say the pauses interrupt the rhythm of a sport that is less regimented than most American team sports.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The better rhythm is not slowness.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But the solution caused Peñaloza Cabrera to suffer lidocaine toxicity, a condition that occurs when excessive amounts of the anesthetic enter the bloodstream, causing seizures, irregular heart rhythm, respiratory failure and — as in the victim’s case — cardiac arrest.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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Traditional dubbing pipelines have struggled to keep pace with microdrama’s release cadence, and existing AI dubbing tools have drawn criticism for flat or artificially rendered performances.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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An options model suggests the market implies a 60-70% probability of Starship achieving its necessary flight cadence by 2028 for the current valuation to be fair.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Farrell, who also narrates in a soft voice, often wears a look of shy incomprehension, as if a beat behind in translating the world around him, a stranger in a strange land.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rather than simply tease the new content, Ferrante and the development team set out to bring the game’s universe into live action, working hand-in-hand throughout the process to ensure every character, costume and story beat felt authentic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Algerian flags waved above the crowd as chants echoed through the plaza, alongside the sounds of drums, horns and singing.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Unlike many electronic performers, Rüfüs Du Sol build their shows around live instrumentation, with drums, synthesizers, guitars and vocals, creating a multisensory experience that feels more like a dance floor rock concert than a DJ set.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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