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
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The emotional high point comes at the bridge, when the song transforms into a stomp-clap rhythm and Rodrigo shouts the lyrics with abandon.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
For Colombian fans, the highlight came with a performance by singer Carlos Vives, whose cumbia rhythms drew a large crowd clad in the country's signature yellow jerseys.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The rhythms were Afro-Latino, the songs were in Spanish, and experts danced salsa next to friends struggling to keep up.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The emotional high point comes at the bridge, when the song transforms into a stomp-clap rhythm and Rodrigo shouts the lyrics with abandon.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
For Colombian fans, the highlight came with a performance by singer Carlos Vives, whose cumbia rhythms drew a large crowd clad in the country's signature yellow jerseys.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The rhythms were Afro-Latino, the songs were in Spanish, and experts danced salsa next to friends struggling to keep up.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
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Work with your marketing leader to build a roster of folks on your team who can speak intelligently and with rich insights about relevant topics, and aim for a reasonable posting cadence—perhaps twice a week on all of your properties.—
Tyler Jordan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Running shoes are built for impact absorption at a higher speed and cadence, often being equipped with more responsive (bouncy) midsole foam and a higher heel stack that could actually cause discomfort and instability during long walks.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Just a few lines of ink could drive a lot of business to the affordable mom-and-pop shops that are Rosati’s beat.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The goal is to create a seamless downtown where people can start in Little Italy or San Pedro Square and party their way to the SoFA district without missing a beat.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Can a song without readily identifiable guitars, drums, or vocals still scan as metal?—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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