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

When Labor Day passes, the rowdy weekenders become a not-so-distant memory as Montauk settles into a quieter rhythm. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Sleep and health researchers say moving clocks twice a year disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep and other biological functions. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

The Gemini Moon moves through your 4th House of Home and Family and sextiles Saturn in your 2nd House of Resources, helping household needs, money choices, and emotional comfort find a steadier rhythm. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Puberty already shifts this rhythm later, which is why many teenagers do not feel tired until close to midnight. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026