rhythms

NOUN

beat, accent of sound, music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cadence flow movement pattern pulse swing tempo

STRONG

bounce cadency downbeat lilt measure meter metre periodicity regularity rhyme time uniformity

WEAK

rise and fall

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rhythms

Tuning in for some TV takes: Netflix’s binge-drop model disrupted the stodgy rhythms of old-school TV.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Drinking caffeinated coffee without added sugars, flavors, or cream was associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and some irregular heart rhythms.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

The company says its "companion-centric" device can interpret human gestures and bop to musical rhythms, as well as take selfies and steady videos.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Hip-hop is their common language, but Robinson is also fluent in blues and spirituals while Quijada speaks forcefully through Mexican folk rhythms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

His entire being moved with the intricate rhythms he pounded with his hands.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis