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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Ensuring that a strong, consistent talent management cadence is in place is key for HR leaders to drive growth among underrepresented professionals.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Fewer weather balloons could mean less accurate forecasts For decades, the National Weather Service has released weather balloons at a clockwork-like cadence at more than 100 sites across the country, as well as all over the Pacific and the Caribbean.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Washington’s vocal cadence has always been something akin to jazz — altering pace, inflection, and volume to keep other characters (and audience members) off balance.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Ariane 6 and Vega C are costly, lack a path to reusability, and aren't geared to match SpaceX's blistering launch cadence.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Fewer weather balloons could mean less accurate forecasts For decades, the National Weather Service has released weather balloons at a clockwork-like cadence at more than 100 sites across the country, as well as all over the Pacific and the Caribbean.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Washington’s vocal cadence has always been something akin to jazz — altering pace, inflection, and volume to keep other characters (and audience members) off balance.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Ariane 6 and Vega C are costly, lack a path to reusability, and aren't geared to match SpaceX's blistering launch cadence.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cadence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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