variants or rhythmical
Definition of rhythmicnext
as in metrical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible

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Recent Examples of rhythmic Jama refers to the high-energy rhythmic chants sang by people at events, primarily supporters of sports teams, and is pivotal in Ghanaian culture. Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Those are just a few of the 80 single-player minigames in this package, which also features Beatspell, a rhythmic role-playing adventure that requires nimble finger-work to cast spells. ABC News, 26 June 2026 Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 The key is rhythmic balance and easy flow, according to Slagen. Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
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Adjective
  • Its same-store sales increased 3% over the same period; the metric tracks sales growth at restaurants open at least a year.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Treat that visibility as a core performance metric alongside organic traffic and lead volume.
    Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The swings for oil prices halted what had been a steady decline in gasoline prices, and the cost for a gallon climbed a nickel overnight, according to motor club AAA.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Another reason why the outlook for oil is remaining steady is because trading during this conflict has proven the extent of the ample energy supplies from America.
    Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026
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  • Submissions will be evaluated on creativity, distinctive musical identity, and understanding of global trends, with AI use strictly prohibited.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • But the solo move marked a milestone achievement for Laija García, who had no designs of becoming an international musical marvel.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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