cadence
noun
rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
cadences
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pluralof cadence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While the bots are getting slightly better at mimicking human cadences, AI-generated writing still reeks of the sterile laboratory where it originates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
He experiments with new tones and cadences; the beats bounce, the production is subdued, but innovative.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
He has had to learn the playbook, pre-snap cadences, even how to put his pads on.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2024
Jackson’s ringing oratory to the delegates at that year’s Democratic convention built with the cadences and rhythm of his years as a Baptist preacher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2024
Complicating matters is the fact that there are several competing systems for naming cadences.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
