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
Harris is a redshirt senior who has not been able to find any sort of rhythm.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
New Orleans failed to find any rhythm on offense, a recurring theme this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Pearl Jam was founded in Seattle in 1990 and still consists of original members Jeff Ament (bass guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), Mike McCready (lead guitar), and Eddie Vedder (lead vocals, guitar), as well as Matt Cameron (drums), who joined in 1998.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
New Orleans failed to find any rhythm on offense, a recurring theme this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Pearl Jam was founded in Seattle in 1990 and still consists of original members Jeff Ament (bass guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), Mike McCready (lead guitar), and Eddie Vedder (lead vocals, guitar), as well as Matt Cameron (drums), who joined in 1998.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
Noun
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Blue plans to scale the cadence of New Glenn missions quickly, wanting to perform as many as 10 New Glenn launches this year.—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the same way, founders need to understand the cadence of their industry and their audience.—
Will Fan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The South Carolina native did everything that he’s shown for the Pacers the last few years without missing a beat.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Brooks, a graduate of the University of Texas, has received APSE National Top 10 honors eight times for his reporting, which includes his beat writing coverage during the 2022 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Drawing on elements of hi-NRG and Euro disco, it was marked by the use of electronic drums and synthesizers, with lyrics often being sung in English.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
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In their colorful garb, participants move to the sounds of drums and loud music meant to both honor the ancestors and scare away lingering spirits.—
Sasha C. Wells / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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