How to Use change of pace in a Sentence

change of pace

noun phrase
  • And, for a refreshing change of pace, the bullpen was lights out.
    Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 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 show's emphasis on fun was a distinct change of pace for Thurston.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • And there’s astronomy and math involved, which is a nice change of pace for someone like me who works with words all day.
    Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • That will be an interesting change of pace for Milani, who is used to being in front of the camera on the soccer field.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
  • These games give bettors a game show feel, which can be a nice change of pace from traditional table games.
    Kevin Wolff, cleveland, 6 June 2023
  • After a months-long dry spell, filled with lackluster debuts, Part Two marks a welcome change of pace for the box office.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
    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
  • And doing so will not require beating Jay County (19-2) early in the tournament — a nice change of pace from the past couple years.
    Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • She’s had even more hits off Midnights and her older albums since the Eras Tour kicked off, but this one is a major change of pace from her oeuvre that could give her a leg up.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Snyder said being in a younger class didn’t necessarily mean a field of slower runners, but the race allows for a change of pace in the midst of the season.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Kylie's high-fashion moment was a change of pace from her usual athleisure style, which includes Cincinnati red.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The California-modern menu represents a change of pace for the pair’s first foray into Palm Springs.
    Kathy McDonald, Variety, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Exploring on your own can be done for a change of pace or to mark a big transition, like a graduation, career change or break-up.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Apr. 2024
  • After playing Rachel Stone, who’s driven by her good heart and generosity, was inhabiting the Evil Queen a nice change of pace?
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Her overall teaching career has spanned more than 30 years, but taking on AP Calculus recently was a change of pace.
    Tcrain, al, 18 July 2023
  • Mostly dry and seasonably cool weather then prevails into midweek, a nice change of pace after one of the wettest Decembers on record.
    Molly Robey, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Defenders were forced to pick their poison and Acuff’s deliberate pace and the progression of his change of pace games were extremely notable.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 May 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
  • This cranberry-pear butter is a nice change of pace from the usual pumpkin or apple butter, and is just as delicious spread on your morning biscuit or slice of toast.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • In a rare change of pace, tax legislation passed out of the Ways and Means Committee last week with overwhelming, bipartisan support.
    Daniel Bunn, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024

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