: moving or progressing at a stated speed
—used in combination
a fast-paced action movie
… this slow-paced city of courtly manners and stately architecture …—
Alison Gregor
Alison GregorPeople who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser
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Some reported seeing Alcaraz go for (very fast-paced) morning runs, while others saw him at the gym.
—Rachel Cheng, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
With New York nightlife as a starting point, Saab set out to create a ready-to-wear wardrobe suited for the quick-paced, high-fashion life of a New Yorker at the top of her game.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Your inventive concepts land better when the delivery is simple and well-paced.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cheng, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
With New York nightlife as a starting point, Saab set out to create a ready-to-wear wardrobe suited for the quick-paced, high-fashion life of a New Yorker at the top of her game.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Your inventive concepts land better when the delivery is simple and well-paced.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paced
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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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