change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
Examples of change of pace in a Sentence
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The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
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Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This genre, however, has always been something of a boys’ club, which is why Ocean’s 8 is such a refreshing change of pace.
—Chris Bellamy and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 2 May 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
The Bacalar was a radical change of pace for Bentley.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Mornington Peninsula is a change of pace from Melbourne’s vibrant energy.
—Mitti Hicks, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
The snowy weather will be quite a change of pace for the region, as many cities in the Northeast are dealing with their warmest winter on record.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
In a wise and loving pep talk, her mom advises against giving up — a refreshing change of pace from all those undermining movie mothers.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This genre, however, has always been something of a boys’ club, which is why Ocean’s 8 is such a refreshing change of pace.
—Chris Bellamy and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 2 May 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
The Bacalar was a radical change of pace for Bentley.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Mornington Peninsula is a change of pace from Melbourne’s vibrant energy.
—Mitti Hicks, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
The snowy weather will be quite a change of pace for the region, as many cities in the Northeast are dealing with their warmest winter on record.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
In a wise and loving pep talk, her mom advises against giving up — a refreshing change of pace from all those undermining movie mothers.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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