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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For those looking to keep the weight light, the pace up-tempo, and the upper body more engaged, vest-style plate carriers are fantastic options.
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Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
Marion’s up-tempo, creative ground-and-play-action system should directly address those shortcomings.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The fans never faltered, nor did SDFC’s up-tempo efforts to score twice more.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
In those three comebacks, Lindsey has had success when the offense goes into an up-tempo speed; his predecessor, Max Bosmer, had success in that style, too.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2025
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Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
Marion’s up-tempo, creative ground-and-play-action system should directly address those shortcomings.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The fans never faltered, nor did SDFC’s up-tempo efforts to score twice more.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
In those three comebacks, Lindsey has had success when the offense goes into an up-tempo speed; his predecessor, Max Bosmer, had success in that style, too.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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