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
The roughly 55-foot-long cabin also features Pur air circulation, an advanced HEPA air filtration system, and circadian rhythm lighting.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Adebayo found a rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 points in the final two quarters while being guarded by reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun, a massive concentration of people at the center coexisted with smaller clusters scattered across the city, and all of them—connected by the same time and the same rhythm—were folded into the same event.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Lacking any permanent surface water, the drumbeat of life here is dictated by the rhythms of the rain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Adebayo found a rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 points in the final two quarters while being guarded by reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun, a massive concentration of people at the center coexisted with smaller clusters scattered across the city, and all of them—connected by the same time and the same rhythm—were folded into the same event.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Lacking any permanent surface water, the drumbeat of life here is dictated by the rhythms of the rain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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The phrase had the cadence of a punchline without a joke, and people kept repeating it.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Wabtec's strong execution, beat-and-raise track record and above-market EPS growth have warranted, and should continue to warrant, a valuation premium.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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An increase in heart rate means the stroke volume, or the amount of blood pumped with each beat, may be declining, causing your heart to beat more frequently to push the same volume to the muscles.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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While still a teen, Dean landed a gig singing backup vocals for the British drum and bass group Rudimental, which led her to self-release music and secure a contract with an EMI subsidiary.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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