How to Use change of pace in a Sentence

change of pace

noun phrase
  • But the vampy dress wasn’t the only change of pace for Stone.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
  • Her time on the stand was a change of pace from three days of MSP Sgt.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
  • But The Odyssey is a marked change of pace for the filmmaker.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And, for a refreshing change of pace, the bullpen was lights out.
    Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
  • Spending time on film sets was a change of pace for Myha’la.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Champions, the workout proved to be a tough change of pace for both of them.
    Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 18 May 2023
  • Step out and enjoy a change of pace, scenery or lifestyle.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
  • The track is aggressive enough to feel like a change of pace, but still layered enough to maintain the vibe of the rest of the projects.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The show's emphasis on fun was a distinct change of pace for Thurston.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • There are a lot of offers coming in, which is a lovely change of pace from the last three years.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
  • While the crossbody style was a change of pace for Holmes, it’s been popular for some time now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The soft, doughy bread, however, made for a nice change of pace compared to the crunchy crackers.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 17 May 2024
  • Not as good as these other ones, but charming and fun and a nice change of pace for Marvel.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Strong runner has added 25 pounds since last season in a bid to provide change of pace.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The spotlight on Ancelotti—a manager—is a bit of a change of pace.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • That’s a change of pace for many employers and hiring managers, but not one that’s out of reach.
    Lisa Conn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Was being on the offensive a nice change of pace after running from harm the whole movie?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
  • That made Thursday’s 4-2 win over Montreal a nice change of pace.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The bottom line: From the students walking around the city to the pedestrian-friendly places, Iowa City is a nice change of pace for a day trip.
    Linh Ta, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The hotel doesn’t have a pool, but their lushly landscaped courtyard offers a change of pace.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
  • For the producers, not having to put social media fires out along the way was a welcome change of pace.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The build-your-own-salad at your table is a nice change of pace in this incredible time warp.
    Melissa Oyler and, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The win was a change of pace for Kansas City, which has often played in one-possession games this season.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026
  • The kind of place where bankers settle down with their young families for a change of pace.
    Diana Fox, Air Mail, 20 June 2026
  • The build-your-own-salad at your table is a nice change of pace in this incredible time warp.
    Phillip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • But the break marked a comforting change of pace.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026

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