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noun

plural of lilt

as in cadences

the attractive quality of speech or music that rises and falls in a pleasing pattern There was a charming lilt to her voice. a tune with a lilt

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lilt

as in croons

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Noun

On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Between 1200Boom’s patient lurch and slaq’s feverish run-on, both rappers’ cadences unfurl like rugs.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Definition of cadences

Noun

While much of the film’s reputation rests on Scott’s exquisite visual style, the director says credit must also be given to the rhythms Fancher created.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Enjoy vibrant Caribbean sounds and rhythms with electrifying performances.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Zipf’s law states that a handful of words—or, in this case, chirps, whistles and trills—occur frequently, while most are rare.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of trills

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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Delray Beach is from late April through early June, when the city still hums with energy but sheds the intensity of peak season.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
This deck area positively hums with IG brunch-scene potential.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026

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