variants
or rhythmical
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
The union results in a colorful, rhythmic and festive song that celebrates the spirit of Santa Marta and that city, the oldest in Colombia, on its 500th anniversary.
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Daniel Jones’ success is becoming less of a novelty and more of a logical endpoint in Shane Steichen’s rhythmic system.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That song impacted across pop, country and rhythmic radio, and was placed on Spotify’s Rap Caviar and pop playlists.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The quiet, rhythmic suckling that babies do when feeding.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Daniel Jones’ success is becoming less of a novelty and more of a logical endpoint in Shane Steichen’s rhythmic system.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That song impacted across pop, country and rhythmic radio, and was placed on Spotify’s Rap Caviar and pop playlists.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The quiet, rhythmic suckling that babies do when feeding.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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This season, Mayfield’s nine turnover-worthy plays trail only Geno Smith (10) in PFF’s metric — though Mayfield’s thrown just one interception to Smith’s nine.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Denny Hamlin, who earned both his Roval starting spots via metric, finished fifth and led the most laps in the 2021 race.—
Shane Connuck
October 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the sun set below blush clouds, the gently swaying crowd matched the R&B singer’s sultry energy.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The program will feature live musical performances and viewer testimonials, plus archival material from iconic public television shows including Masterpiece, Austin City Limits, Great Performances and Sesame Street.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With rising tuition, heavy student debt, and a shaky job market, more young workers are rethinking the four-year degree and turning to faster and cheaper routes to a steady career.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Today, her steady hand, institutional knowledge and loyalty continue to guide the Tennessean and inspire her colleagues.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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