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

Example Sentences

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Over time, the rhythms of college life returned.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Economists have long believed that economies expand and contract in predictable rhythms as expansions run out of steam due to monetary, fiscal and productivity constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

European dance music rhythms collide with contemporary hip-hop deliveries and progressive metal bass undertones as if they were always meant to coalesce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"Our findings suggest that the regularity of bedtime, in particular, may be important for heart health. It reflects the rhythms of everyday life -- and how much they fluctuate," Nauha says.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

By his mannerisms, by the rhythms of his speech, Volpe was different.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove