rhythms

plural of rhythm
as in cadences
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the steady rhythm of the rain falling on the roof

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Recent Examples of rhythms While much of the film’s reputation rests on Scott’s exquisite visual style, the director says credit must also be given to the rhythms Fancher created. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Enjoy vibrant Caribbean sounds and rhythms with electrifying performances. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Clocking in at 30 minutes, Williams’ Quartet La Jolla is a five-part work that politely utilizes dissonance and sometimes abstract rhythms. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 The author offers a more flexible alternative built around intentional rhythms of work and rest. John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Every ten days, programming changes with the phases, which includes different treatments and essential oils designed to increase wellness results based on natural rhythms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 In both cases, there is something at once magisterial and leadenly self-regarding about the melancholic rhythms of Cusk’s prose, with its stiff and stately syntax and its utter impatience with the real vagaries of difference. Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Visitors are welcome, but Ine embraces tourism on its own terms, preserving the rhythms and traditions that make the village special. Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Jacobita Cortes, a United Methodist pastor in Chicago, said that fear has changed the rhythms of her community. Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythms
Noun
  • On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
  • Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hidden not too far under the heavy boom-bap beats are songs that anyone can relate to.
    Joseph Hernandez August 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Bright synths, electronic drums and an enormous chorus give the track its rush, while Justin Bieber’s melodic delivery keeps it light and buoyant.
    Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Rhythms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythms. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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