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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By Lydia Mansel The fictional small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, may only exist in Gilmore Girls, but there are hundreds, if not thousands, of equally charming destinations within the U.S. that offer a similar setting and slower pace of life.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
The Philippines definitely has a slower pace of life.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Outside the capital, second-tier cities such as Penang and Malacca also offer superb value and slightly lower rent costs, along with a slower pace of life and robust expat communities.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Here in Croatia, the pace of life is slower, especially in smaller towns.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
The Philippines definitely has a slower pace of life.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Outside the capital, second-tier cities such as Penang and Malacca also offer superb value and slightly lower rent costs, along with a slower pace of life and robust expat communities.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Here in Croatia, the pace of life is slower, especially in smaller towns.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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