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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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The tweets, a vile departure from Elmo’s often inspiring and motivational social media cadence, were sent on July 13 and promptly taken down.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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For organizations at the formative stages of their cyber resilience journeys, meeting once a month and then gradually reducing the cadence as the function matures can be effective.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 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
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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
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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