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 For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026 Her sets include mashups of Top 40 hits, hip-hop, and dancehall with punta, a rhythmic Garifuna genre, and paranda, a more spiritual and melodic style. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Sorkin writes very rhythmic dialogue that is meant to be delivered note-perfect down to the comma. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Heat, gentle pressure and rhythmic massage can simply feel good, whether your neck is bothering you or not. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
  • That metric was helped by proceeds from Amex's sale of its stake in Global Business Travel Group, part of which went into the restructuring plan, Le Caillec said.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Clarity gauges whether or not the diamond has of internal imperfections or external flaws, and carat weight, the most obvious of them all, provides insight into the actual metric weight of the diamond.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Your grandfather was a traditionalist, the farmer told me, in cadenced, emphatic Italian.
    — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • Because the switching happens thousands of times a second, the device can hold voltage steady, absorb a disturbance or operate in reverse, pushing power backward from batteries toward the grid.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • What everyday movements reveal Standing from a chair requires a stable base, enough ankle and hip mobility to shift your weight forward, lower body and core strength to lift yourself, and balance to keep you steady.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The evening culminated in a special musical performance by Taylor Swift, introduced by Conan O’Brien.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The five live musical productions that the network delivered on his watch are among his proudest accomplishments.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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