pace of life
noun phrase
—used to refer to the speed at which changes and events occur
She liked the fast pace of life in the city.
We moved to a small town, seeking a slower pace of life.
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Anyone who travels to India's lush Southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, may notice there is a profound stillness that comes with the slow pace of life here.
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Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The transition exposed her to a pace of life that felt completely new.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Just south of Sarasota, quiet and charming Venice is the ideal retirement spot for those looking for a slower pace of life.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For many owners, time onboard is the only point in the year when the pace of life slows.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The transition exposed her to a pace of life that felt completely new.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Just south of Sarasota, quiet and charming Venice is the ideal retirement spot for those looking for a slower pace of life.
—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For many owners, time onboard is the only point in the year when the pace of life slows.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pace of life
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“Pace of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pace%20of%20life. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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