change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
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Side hustles can be great ‒ extra income, new skills, a change of pace.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
While not the most eye-catching in terms of its Photodust/Dark Smoke Gray/Cool Gray/Metallic Silver colorway, this new Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble should offer a change of pace for those who’ve been feeling inundated with the model’s classic gray gradient looks.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
In recent months, a new trend known as fibermaxxing has thrust the titular nutrient into the spotlight, a refreshing change of pace for the experts SELF spoke to.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025
Cox told the publication that Merv appealed to him as a change of pace from his other notable roles, such as the MCU’s Daredevil.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
While not the most eye-catching in terms of its Photodust/Dark Smoke Gray/Cool Gray/Metallic Silver colorway, this new Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble should offer a change of pace for those who’ve been feeling inundated with the model’s classic gray gradient looks.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
In recent months, a new trend known as fibermaxxing has thrust the titular nutrient into the spotlight, a refreshing change of pace for the experts SELF spoke to.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025
Cox told the publication that Merv appealed to him as a change of pace from his other notable roles, such as the MCU’s Daredevil.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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