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 Inside the building, the rhythm of an African drumbeat pulsated a few rows of the upper deck, the fans there draped by the flag of Ghana. — Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Every once in a while a crow calls, but there’s not much structure to it, with the sounds listlessly bouncing off the walls imposed by the five-minute runtimes instead of cohering into a rhythm. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026 Daoist practice includes sophisticated rituals and visualization techniques to align one’s own body with the rhythms of the world. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Examples include electrical stimulation to calm the nervous system, insulin delivered in response to rising glucose and light therapy to shift circadian rhythms. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
  1. cadence
  2. beat
  3. drum
Noun
  • Otherwise, Hendler-Grunt recommends checking in on a weekly cadence.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • The spike was real, and the brand recall around this specific tournament was likely real too, but one viral week tied to a stadium rule is not the same asset as a 39-day publishing cadence built around the tournament itself.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of cadence
Noun
  • Because in 2026, the in-office job beats remote for new graduates.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
    — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
    — Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of drum

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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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