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 playing also helped define Motown’s sonic identity, most notably providing its rhythmic foundation.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The Manchester trio’s latest album proposes a heady, rhythmic strain of post-punk that references familiar touchstones while sounding genuinely, deliriously disorienting.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In full costume and to rhythmic music, each stepped forward on stage to say what attracted them to the movie.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The Manchester trio’s latest album proposes a heady, rhythmic strain of post-punk that references familiar touchstones while sounding genuinely, deliriously disorienting.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In full costume and to rhythmic music, each stepped forward on stage to say what attracted them to the movie.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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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
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That is one very important metric.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Define one next step and follow through so progress continues in a steady, reliable way.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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From feeding chickens at a Harlem farm to cracking jokes about the Boston Tea Party during the White House state dinner, the monarch, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, delivered a steady stream of viral moments that showed a lighter, more personal side of the royals.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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This celebration of Howard County agriculture will feature musical entertainment, animal contests and shows, midway rides, games of chance, and lots of fair food.—
Tracy Trobridge,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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The musical follows the life and career of American singer-songwriter Boby Darin.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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