change of pace

noun phrase

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: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity

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Steinfeld explained to the outlet that it's been a nice change of pace in her relationship with Allen. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 How was that change of pace for you — daunting? Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Dec. 2025 My accommodations in Cinque Terre offered a delightful change of pace. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025 Side hustles can be great ‒ extra income, new skills, a change of pace. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of pace

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of pace was in 1883

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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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