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.

Examples of pace of life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Magong sits as the main city of Taiwan’s Penghu archipelago, a group of islands in the Taiwan Strait known for striking basalt rock formations, traditional fishing villages, and a noticeably slower pace of life. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026

But the coastal cities in Jalisco are increasingly becoming a magnet for Americans in search of sunshine, a lower cost of living, as well as a slower pace of life, according to various websites like Viva Tropical that are aimed at expats. —Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026

Far from the sounds and demands of the modern world, Cumberland Island is a retreat to a slower pace of life. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026

Visiting outside peak season allows travelers to experience Elba as locals do, with quiet hiking trails, uncrowded beaches and a pace of life largely untouched by mass tourism. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for pace of life

• afterlife
• pocketknife
• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• loosestrife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife