change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
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The sweet peformance was a nice change of pace from all the whizz-bang of the other musical performances thus far.
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
These gems, often tucked away in a rural part of your state, are a refreshing change of pace when the beach is too far (or too crowded) for comfort.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Just getting together with people and starting to flex that muscle can be a good change of pace from staying in and being isolated.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
Thursday certainly made for a refreshing change of pace from Games 1-5, in which OKC's bench had averaged 34 points to the Nuggets' 22 and made four more 3s per contest (6.8 vs. 2.8).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
These gems, often tucked away in a rural part of your state, are a refreshing change of pace when the beach is too far (or too crowded) for comfort.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Just getting together with people and starting to flex that muscle can be a good change of pace from staying in and being isolated.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
Thursday certainly made for a refreshing change of pace from Games 1-5, in which OKC's bench had averaged 34 points to the Nuggets' 22 and made four more 3s per contest (6.8 vs. 2.8).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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