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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In walk-and-talk videos, he used Trump’s singsong cadences to freestyle on pop culture topics from Scooby-Doo to Weird Al Yankovic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
He experiments with new tones and cadences; the beats bounce, the production is subdued, but innovative.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
“He’s mastered everything in terms of the offense — the plays, the cadences, and the defensive structure with protections,” Harbaugh said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Minaj kept her loopy bars in the newer “FTCU” on a tight leash, yanking her cadences tightly for effect over the twirling beat.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
At last she spoke again, so low in his ear that the words seemed barely more than broken cadences of breathing.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
