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 Cities are unique milieus where millions live together at a peculiar rhythm which is intrinsic to the psyche of the city dweller. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 A number of cardiovascular conditions—including atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder—are linked to cardiac neurons. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 The stage plot places him between Twomey and Englert, forming a rhythm trio on one side of center stage. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 These scenes are unremarkable, the everyday rhythms of community life. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhythm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythm
  1. cadence
  2. beat
  3. drum
Noun
  • Although a recording of the night of the killer’s arrest ended up being inadmissible in court, since Gein hadn’t been read his Miranda rights, Hunnam still used it as a tool in order to learn the cadence of his voice.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past two years, my firm has run structured executive-name queries across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity—same person, same prompt, refreshed on a cadence.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cadence
Noun
  • Their journey together turns into a road trip blending comedy with more emotional beats.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Target posts earnings beat, hikes outlook Target on Wednesday posted quarterly earnings that were boosted by tariff refunds and raised its full-year guidance, as the retailer shows more signs its turnaround is taking hold.
    — Sean Conlon,Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • Beard replaced Dan Mitchell on the drums in ZZ Top in 1969 and helped recruit Hill from American Blues.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Then, in the meditation hall, our cheery host suddenly turned serious and began pounding on a 350-year-old drum from a samurai castle used for marking the beginning of chores.
    — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of drum

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“Rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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