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 Where Is The Forgotten Coast? Get to Know the Communities and Beaches The Forgotten Coast includes communities deeply rooted in the rhythms of the water and the coastal way of life—Apalachicola, Alligator Point, Carrabelle, St. George Island, and Eastpoint. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025 Our ancestors lived in close relationship with the land, the seasons, and the rhythms of life. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025 For parents looking to teach kids about local wildlife, or seniors enjoying the rhythms of nature from the porch, Beako™ offers a lens through which to see the world a little more clearly. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 July 2025 The former is a track featuring a very primitive rhythm and melody. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhythm
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Noun
  • There Are No KPIs Or Accountability Structure Meaningful innovation will have clear objectives, KPIs, a plan of testing and delivery, a regular cadence of reporting, and accountability—all the hallmarks of any other meaningful project in a business.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • This mission marks the 67th overall launch of Electron and ninth launch of 2025 for Rocket Lab — and the company shows no signs of a slowing cadence.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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  • The robot mower works in low light and can even cut grass after dark without missing a beat.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Lighting softens, music picks up a beat, and the bar team steps in.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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  • An ensemble of Army soldiers fired up the fife and drums on board the USS Constitution on Monday to provide a patriotic flair to the summer heat.
    Boston Herald staff, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
  • Bang the drum slowly: Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025

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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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