up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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Indiana's up-tempo pace presents problems for Cleveland.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
That really inspired the up-tempo songs on the album.
—Jewel Wicker, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
The up-tempo Pacers are third in the league in assists and ninth in steals.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
After struggling against the Bulls’ up-tempo style in the regular season, the Heat found a way to slow the Bulls on Wednesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
That really inspired the up-tempo songs on the album.
—Jewel Wicker, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
The up-tempo Pacers are third in the league in assists and ninth in steals.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
After struggling against the Bulls’ up-tempo style in the regular season, the Heat found a way to slow the Bulls on Wednesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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