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
His rhythmic language is Latin, as is Negrón’s, but in Sierra’s case that is used not so much for its own sake but to draw you into his overlays of complex counterpoint and sensuous Ravel-like colors.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Playing percussive pizzicato as often as the traditional bow, Reid gives her long, rhythmic compositions plenty of spin, pop, and sizzle, focusing on syncopated action over textural brooding.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
After Ukrainian rhythmic gymnasts Sofiia Krainska and Varvara Chubarova protested the Russian and Belarusian anthems at this week’s European Championships, the UGF has issued a call for global action.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
There’s also a powerful multi-arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic and melodic lines.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 May 2026
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Playing percussive pizzicato as often as the traditional bow, Reid gives her long, rhythmic compositions plenty of spin, pop, and sizzle, focusing on syncopated action over textural brooding.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
After Ukrainian rhythmic gymnasts Sofiia Krainska and Varvara Chubarova protested the Russian and Belarusian anthems at this week’s European Championships, the UGF has issued a call for global action.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
There’s also a powerful multi-arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic and melodic lines.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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Brain health is now being treated less like a late-life concern and more like a performance metric alongside VO2 max, lean muscle mass, sleep efficiency, and metabolic health.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Historically speaking, California has been a relatively inexpensive place to do business by this spending metric.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Morning feels steady, afternoon asks for courage.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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When passengers see one person waiting, others assume there will be a wait and join in turning a brief lull into a steady backup.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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And Wu-Tang Clan, who headlined the Game 4 halftime show at Madison Square Garden, will take the stage for a musical performance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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