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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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.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
My 4-year-old daughter is back in school after the holiday break, but that doesn’t mean the pace of life has slowed down.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ottoman spirit lives on through its picturesque cobblestone streets, 700-year-old homes with colorful façades, and a pace of life untouched by the rush of modernity.
—Engin Kadaster, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Where To Shop Coastal Boutiques Start in downtown Apalachicola at BECASA, Raffield’s boutique shop curated with pieces reflecting the organic textures, natural coastal colors, and slow pace of life of the Forgotten Coast.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
My 4-year-old daughter is back in school after the holiday break, but that doesn’t mean the pace of life has slowed down.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ottoman spirit lives on through its picturesque cobblestone streets, 700-year-old homes with colorful façades, and a pace of life untouched by the rush of modernity.
—Engin Kadaster, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Where To Shop Coastal Boutiques Start in downtown Apalachicola at BECASA, Raffield’s boutique shop curated with pieces reflecting the organic textures, natural coastal colors, and slow pace of life of the Forgotten Coast.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Pace of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pace%20of%20life. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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