change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
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For a change of pace, the Arts District and Chinatown are an easy rideshare for independent dining and drinking.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Then, before our conversation was done, Barlow put Josh Morrissey in a tough spot on his next rush with the same change of pace.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Then, before our conversation was done, Barlow put Josh Morrissey in a tough spot on his next rush with the same change of pace.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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
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 8 Jun. 2026.
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