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 Mainstream third spaces rarely account for the specific rhythms, values, and shared references of a diaspora, and Musly Club is betting that people will travel further and pay more for a room where none of that needs to be explained. Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Embracing jazz mysticism and trip-hop rhythms, the singer-songwriter takes some worthwhile risks on her arresting new album. Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 The village’s daily rhythms are ordered by the passing trains—until a train arrives from Pakistan loaded with the corpses of Sikh refugees, and the community is made to cremate the dead. Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Their air of slightly absurd quasi-spontaneity is nicely amplified by the jittery yet unobtrusive rhythms of the direction and Yost’s editing. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026 Potential explanations include effects on circadian rhythms, inflammation, metabolism and the body's nutrient-sensing pathways. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026 What circadian scores actually measure Circadian rhythms are found in most living organisms and are regulated by light exposure, behavior and a biological clock mechanism made up of clock genes located in cells throughout the body. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Circadian misalignment refers to a mismatch in timing between our biological rhythms and the outside world. Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 For millions of refugees across the continent, integrating into the daily life and rhythms in their host countries appears to be an increasingly viable option – but one that still requires global financial support. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026
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Noun
  • Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
  • The model version, the data, the tool configuration, the agent memory, the identity context – all of it lives in different places, captured at different cadences, often owned by different teams.
    Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite revenue beats for both technology giants, Wall Street appeared more focused on — and concerned by — their artificial intelligence spending.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Set amidst the thumping techno beats of a former car factory, the pop-up offered multi-course fine dining lunches and casual evening bites.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • The name came from the orange stripe painted across the 55-gallon drums where the chemical mix was stored.
    Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Along with electric guitar, the instruments common to Chicago blues include drums, harmonica, piano, double bass, and electric bass.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

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“Rhythms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythms. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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