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
Life's stresses seem to slow down with the rhythmic motion of a rocking chair.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Focus on deep, rhythmic breathing to maximize the relaxation response and improve motor coordination.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
But the new album’s rhythmic focus bears out the description.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Focus on deep, rhythmic breathing to maximize the relaxation response and improve motor coordination.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
But the new album’s rhythmic focus bears out the description.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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This financial metric strips out one-time gains or losses to focus on a company’s core business.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The ethical wisdom of classical Greece is preserved for all time in these quotes, expressed in lines of elegant, metrical verse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, asking for simple systems, steady routines, and practical follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But his steady 82-game audition in 2025-26 should make the organization confident enough to invest long-term in the left-shot center.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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