change of pace

noun phrase

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

Examples of change of pace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spending time on film sets was a change of pace for Myha’la. Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024 The pair worked in relative harmony with Richardson providing a change of pace for the Knights. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024 Perfetti said that playing a lion was a welcome change of pace. André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 For the Fellow Travelers star, who is nominated for an Emmy this year for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, tackling Mid-Century Modern proved a welcome change of pace. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for change of pace 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

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