variants
or rhythmical
as in metrical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible
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Recent Examples of rhythmic
Options typically include light, medium, strong, and pulsatile (rhythmic).
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
David’s dedication to acoustic music also led him to develop a style that was percussive, rhythmic, and melodic, which resembled both the effects of a guitar and bass.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
From the moment passengers step onto the ship, the rhythmic pulse of the Caribbean surrounds them.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
David’s dedication to acoustic music also led him to develop a style that was percussive, rhythmic, and melodic, which resembled both the effects of a guitar and bass.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
From the moment passengers step onto the ship, the rhythmic pulse of the Caribbean surrounds them.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
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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The social cost of carbon — which puts a price on each ton of climate pollution — is a metric helping shape government regulations, making how it is set extremely influential.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Though cloud coverage is difficult to account for, one metric EO users can look to is imaging time or when the data is acquired.—
Elizabeth Duffy,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Following her return to Saturday Night Live as host and musical guest on March 8, Gaga was spotted leaving the studio in her final outfit change of the show but paired with a hilarious accessory.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Queen of Versailles musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will play the St. James Theatre this fall.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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