as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep
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Recent Examples of cadence
With an affinity for chaos and an unusual cadence, Jeff Goldblum delivers an impeccably quirky performance as the mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm.
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Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
This is in line with the monthly cadence for new expansions TCG Pocket has seen since its release last year, with new sets usually launching near the end of each month.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
There Are No KPIs Or Accountability Structure Meaningful innovation will have clear objectives, KPIs, a plan of testing and delivery, a regular cadence of reporting, and accountability—all the hallmarks of any other meaningful project in a business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This mission marks the 67th overall launch of Electron and ninth launch of 2025 for Rocket Lab — and the company shows no signs of a slowing cadence.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
This is in line with the monthly cadence for new expansions TCG Pocket has seen since its release last year, with new sets usually launching near the end of each month.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
There Are No KPIs Or Accountability Structure Meaningful innovation will have clear objectives, KPIs, a plan of testing and delivery, a regular cadence of reporting, and accountability—all the hallmarks of any other meaningful project in a business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This mission marks the 67th overall launch of Electron and ninth launch of 2025 for Rocket Lab — and the company shows no signs of a slowing cadence.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cadence
rhythm
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Western Conference semifinalists two years ago who understand the league’s rhythms and that first-place in July means nothing, the Dynamo showed SDFC isn’t talented enough to freelance its way to a first-round playoff bye.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Like many other full moon names, July's full moon is rooted in natural cycles and cultural traditions, marking a moment when nature’s rhythms are visible in the night sky.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
7 July 2025
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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