change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
Examples of change of pace in a Sentence
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In a wise and loving pep talk, her mom advises against giving up — a refreshing change of pace from all those undermining movie mothers.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
After a months-long dry spell, filled with lackluster debuts, Part Two marks a welcome change of pace for the box office.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024
And doing so will not require beating Jay County (19-2) early in the tournament — a nice change of pace from the past couple years.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
The Miami restaurant scene has expanded exponentially in the past few years, and Lucky Cat is a change of pace from what American diners have come to expect from the king of Hell’s Kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2024
In a refreshing change of pace, Spears played someone other than herself on a 2006 episode of Will & Grace, Amber-Louise, Jack's (Sean Hayes) new, ultra-conservative co-host on his OutTV talk show, JackTalk.
—EW.com, 25 Oct. 2023
And there’s astronomy and math involved, which is a nice change of pace for someone like me who works with words all day.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
Kylie's high-fashion moment was a change of pace from her usual athleisure style, which includes Cincinnati red.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
That’s a change of pace for many employers and hiring managers, but not one that’s out of reach.
—Lisa Conn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
After a months-long dry spell, filled with lackluster debuts, Part Two marks a welcome change of pace for the box office.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024
And doing so will not require beating Jay County (19-2) early in the tournament — a nice change of pace from the past couple years.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
The Miami restaurant scene has expanded exponentially in the past few years, and Lucky Cat is a change of pace from what American diners have come to expect from the king of Hell’s Kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2024
In a refreshing change of pace, Spears played someone other than herself on a 2006 episode of Will & Grace, Amber-Louise, Jack's (Sean Hayes) new, ultra-conservative co-host on his OutTV talk show, JackTalk.
—EW.com, 25 Oct. 2023
And there’s astronomy and math involved, which is a nice change of pace for someone like me who works with words all day.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
Kylie's high-fashion moment was a change of pace from her usual athleisure style, which includes Cincinnati red.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
That’s a change of pace for many employers and hiring managers, but not one that’s out of reach.
—Lisa Conn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near change of pace
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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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