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

Recent Examples on the Web

The 6-foot-2 Gonzalez, who had played 62 minutes across five sub appearances before Saturday, provides power, decision-making, change of pace and ability to draw defenders in and then combine with others, Knowles said. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

Don’t hesitate to explore new avenues that offer excitement and a change of pace. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2026

Yes, the challenges were a letdown and there was a bit of a lull just after the merge, but, all in all, this was a super solid season from top to bottom, and a nice change of pace. —Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026

For a change of pace, ferries connect the city to the Gothenburg Archipelago, a chain of hundreds of islands just offshore, while parks like Slottsskogen and Trädgårdsföreningen offer a bit of breathing room from the city streets. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for change of pace

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• abase
• airspace
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• backspace
• biface
• birthplace