rhythm

noun

ˈri-t͟həm How to pronounce rhythm (audio)
Definition of rhythmnext
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 Probably not—and that’s not a flaw to fix but a rhythm to work with. — Masha Remskar, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026 The game commenced with four unanswered scores from Jenks and sloppy play from Southlake Carroll that included a handful of early penalties, messy substitutions and a lack of rhythm. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Getting the shots, the sets and the rhythm of the series has been the greatest challenge—the day-to-day struggle to achieve that level of quality and such a high standard. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 And our rhythm of releases are not now necessarily tied to just milestone anniversary events, right? — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
  1. cadence
  2. beat
  3. drum
Noun
  • However, her performance soon takes on a more grounded, childlike cadence, which roots the supposedly amnesiac Margot a little too firmly within the literal, especially for a tale whose poetry lies in its uncanniness.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Recent launch events have mostly settled into a predictable cadence of incremental camera upgrades and routine spec bumps.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cadence
Noun
  • Good enough on time beats perfect production delayed every time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Given that, traders on Kalshi see a wide range for a beat or miss.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • If not, take it to a laundromat with larger drums or have a professional rug cleaner wash it.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators also found various chemicals, a 55-gallon drum, false identifications and urns in the home, police shared in a press conference.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of drum

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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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