as in cadence
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 rhythm
Since starting the season 0-for-21 with 15 strikeouts in his first five games, the most in baseball history for a player through the first five games, Devers has found his rhythm.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heart rhythm, and leaving it untreated can lead to a stroke.
—Eloy Geenjaar, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Serb, who is still searching for his 100th career title, was playing his first match on clay since winning gold at the Paris Olympics in July 2024 and struggled to find any rhythm.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
While the rest of the gang strategizes to bring Ava back, Gregory finds his rhythm as interim principal, even wearing a red shirt instead of his signature neutrals, signifying his growing confidence.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heart rhythm, and leaving it untreated can lead to a stroke.
—Eloy Geenjaar, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The Serb, who is still searching for his 100th career title, was playing his first match on clay since winning gold at the Paris Olympics in July 2024 and struggled to find any rhythm.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
While the rest of the gang strategizes to bring Ava back, Gregory finds his rhythm as interim principal, even wearing a red shirt instead of his signature neutrals, signifying his growing confidence.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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Speak Differently Academic research and scholarship can seem disconnected from the daily cadence of life for most people.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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All the while, Thibodeau had prepared for a different challenge: an unrelenting road schedule at a grueling cadence.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Knicks walked into the belly of the beat, in front of a hostile Little Caesar’s Arena crowd representing a city that hadn’t seen a playoff victory at home since the Pistons played basketball at The Palace at Auburn Hills.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Turn paper over so marking is on the bottom and place on a baking sheet. Make the Shell In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat egg whites, vinegar, and 1/8 tsp.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Editorial Board has been banging the drum for better treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Elliott spits her verses in patois, freeing up space on the track for the drums to get some before Cartel and M.I.A. slide through. 41.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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