change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
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The build-your-own-salad at your table is a nice change of pace in this incredible time warp.
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Phillip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But the break marked a comforting change of pace.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
For a change of pace, head to the Seaport District, where sleek restaurants, waterfront views, and contemporary art spaces give the city a fresh, cosmopolitan edge.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
The couple says Tennessee is a welcome change of pace from the Bay Area during the NFL off-season, and their nearly 100 acres give them the freedom to host.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Phillip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But the break marked a comforting change of pace.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
For a change of pace, head to the Seaport District, where sleek restaurants, waterfront views, and contemporary art spaces give the city a fresh, cosmopolitan edge.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
The couple says Tennessee is a welcome change of pace from the Bay Area during the NFL off-season, and their nearly 100 acres give them the freedom to host.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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