Synonyms of rhythm

rhythm

noun

ˈri-t͟həm 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cadence
• beat
• drum
• emphasis
• meter
• throb
• accent
• measure
• accentuation
• stress
• movement
• backbeat
• sway
• swing
• lilt
• tetrameter
• hexameter
• pentameter
• trimeter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rhythm

That gives Amad and Mbeumo the opportunity to both play enough to build a rhythm, and for Shea Lacey, who shone in Stockholm, to put pressure on them both. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

For sure, there are life pressures that work against finding our resilient rhythms—demands of the workday, expectations at home. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Herzog said clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms, the body's internal clock that regulates sleep and other biological functions. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Getting outside seemed a part of the natural rhythm of the day. — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026