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Recent Examples of metronomic
The chain reaction of metronomic tck-tck-tcks is expected to last eight full minutes and promises to be supremely satisfying.
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Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The antennas have enabled scientists to detect radio signals emitted during magnetic storms on the Sun, document the metronomic bursts from dead stellar cinders called pulsars, and discover the fine detail of lightning strikes on Saturn.
—Byeric Lusito, science.org, 14 June 2024
The industry’s interest seemed to subside after a metronomic series of clinical disappointments, but in 2024, the disease now called MASH is back in the spotlight thanks to a boom in obesity research.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 26 Feb. 2024
Schiff answered with metronomic precision, his delivery polished to a high gloss by years of addressing jurors and holding forth in Congress.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The antennas have enabled scientists to detect radio signals emitted during magnetic storms on the Sun, document the metronomic bursts from dead stellar cinders called pulsars, and discover the fine detail of lightning strikes on Saturn.
—Byeric Lusito, science.org, 14 June 2024
The industry’s interest seemed to subside after a metronomic series of clinical disappointments, but in 2024, the disease now called MASH is back in the spotlight thanks to a boom in obesity research.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 26 Feb. 2024
Schiff answered with metronomic precision, his delivery polished to a high gloss by years of addressing jurors and holding forth in Congress.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metronomic
Adjective
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When it was first introduced in 2020, many US architects critiqued the move as regressive, viewing it as an attempt by the Trump administration to impose a uniform style on public buildings and to promote nationalist ideals.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The tank was illuminated from below by a uniform LED light screen and diffuser to get an even background.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Or, as a more chilled alternative to the market, head across the island instead to the bountiful buffet brunch at the Atlantis Historic Inn (120 dollars per person), which comes with a rhythmic soundtrack of Atlantic waves pounding the craggy coast.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The repetitive, rhythmic nature of rowing can be incredibly calming, Pryor says.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This includes one incident in which 860,000 products weighing a total of 13 metric tonnes (14.3 tons) were discovered at the port of Marseille in a shipment from Malaysia in November.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the question raised by the exclusive nature of measuring intelligence through an economic indicator, is this metric a means to an end, or an end in itself?—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This reflects the plain and unadorned style of prose writing, contrasting with the rhythmic and metrical structure of verse.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Since it was usually written in the form of a memorable metrical couplet, the epigram became portable through time as well as space.—
A.E. Stallings,
The New York Review of Books,
17 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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Final regular season: 186-86, 684 overall; 139-128-5, .521 vs. spread.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Commanders finished the 2024 regular season with a 12-5 record.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Metronomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metronomic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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