rhythmic gymnastics

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(functioning as singular or plural) a form of gymnastics involving movements using hand apparatus such as balls, hoops, and ribbons

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Words nearby rhythmic gymnastics

rhythm, rhythm-and-blues, rhythm band, rhythmic, rhythmical, rhythmic gymnastics, rhythmicity, rhythmics, rhythmist, rhythm method, rhythm section

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How to use rhythmic gymnastics in a sentence

Swift is a rhythmic and melodic kleptomaniac, and I mean that as the highest of compliments.
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I point out the phrase “more distinct separation,” and I suggest that the purpose of the semicolon is at least in part rhythmic.
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A link of pitches perhaps, an a-rhythmic phrase that will lead to a strong subterranean pulsation.
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His focus on the grim and the disturbing is beautiful, and becomes rhythmic, atmospheric, and addictive.
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She first chats about doing gymnastics, track, and soccer in high school while managing the wrestling team.
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An approach to æsthetic pleasure is seen in the responses to rhythmic series of sounds.
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Igelstrud took hold of the heart with his hand and made rhythmic pressure upon it.
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The feet came on; slow, rhythmic, marching without zest or pause or break, perfection without snap.
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They came with that ghastly mechanical rhythmic tread, eyes staring, backs burdened.
Valley of the Croen|Lee Tarbell
There is often a rhythmic alteration of intensity of symptoms that corresponds more or less to the physiological rhythm of life.
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