variants
or rhythmical
as in metrical
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound
lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of her mother's voice reading the Bible
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Recent Examples of rhythmic
The rhythmic sound of a runner’s footfall on an open dirt road.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
Rooted in Japanese tradition, Shiatsu applies pressure along specific energy pathways to balance the body’s yin and yang, enhancing vitality; while Thai Massage uses slow, rhythmic movements and stretching to improve flexibility, leaving you feeling fully rejuvenated.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
At the rhythmic chanting of those three words, Soto half-turned to face the crowd beyond right field and appeared to make a heart gesture.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
Rooted in Japanese tradition, Shiatsu applies pressure along specific energy pathways to balance the body’s yin and yang, enhancing vitality; while Thai Massage uses slow, rhythmic movements and stretching to improve flexibility, leaving you feeling fully rejuvenated.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
At the rhythmic chanting of those three words, Soto half-turned to face the crowd beyond right field and appeared to make a heart gesture.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rhythmic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhythmic
Adjective
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Store openings have always been a growth metric and indicator of success, helping grow brand awareness and customer acquisition.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Quinnipiac University poll’s finding marks the lowest approval rating a New York City mayor has received in a Quinnipiac survey since the university started quizzing local voters on that metric nearly 30 years ago.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Next Gen Stats developed a metric using player-tracking data to assess the degree to which running backs generate more yards than expected.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Along with serving as a mounting point for the blades, the handle also features an automotive window-glass-breaking stud, a hexagonal bit driver hole, and a metric ruler.—
Ben Coxworth
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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If that sounds like a musical Hallmark card, ship me off in it.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Back on land, there are attractions of every kind: Choose from the New Jersey Maritime Museum, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, and even musical productions at Surflight Theatre.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Those heartbreaking moments led to the slow and steady decline that started in the 2000s.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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And the slow but steady collapse of the guardrails that once separated political theater from geopolitical warfare.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Rhythmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhythmic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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