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
Seeing the rhythms, music and dances of so many heritages come together in one vibrant celebration.
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Anna Alejo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Quality drops around menstruation as estrogen and progesterone fall, blunting melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Why Sleep Changes Across Your Cycle Sleep quality tends to drop around menstruation as falling estrogen and progesterone blunt melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The rest of her glam followed her usual beauty rhythms with a bright red lip and burgundy manicure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
People made serious sacrifices to give up working from home, including longer commutes, less flexibility with parenting and caregiving, less control over the rhythms of daily life.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This is a story of a community that lived joyfully and out loud, dancing to Spanish verse set to Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Anna Alejo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Quality drops around menstruation as estrogen and progesterone fall, blunting melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Why Sleep Changes Across Your Cycle Sleep quality tends to drop around menstruation as falling estrogen and progesterone blunt melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The rest of her glam followed her usual beauty rhythms with a bright red lip and burgundy manicure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
People made serious sacrifices to give up working from home, including longer commutes, less flexibility with parenting and caregiving, less control over the rhythms of daily life.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This is a story of a community that lived joyfully and out loud, dancing to Spanish verse set to Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythms
Noun
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O’Neill complimented the way McCarthy effectively mixed up cadences Wednesday.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means scaling cadences to what is truly meaningful, quick decision-making and regular check-ins at all levels of the company.—
Bob Coleman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The singer then takes several beats to just sit on the stage, presumably gathering himself in the process, as the fans at the concert keep singing his hit around him.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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The clique might have the only mixtape on Earth that is equally inspired by reggaeton icons Plan B as TrapMoneyBiggie free car beats, that will flip MF Doom while keeping their roots tied to decade-old Mexican drill.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The nine-time Grammy winner is surrounded by a collection of lion figurines, guitars, traditional hand drums and a piano.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rhythms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythms. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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