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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But the vampy dress wasn’t the only change of pace for Stone.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
This western-style denim jacket has sweeping fringes, a fun change of pace from your traditional denim jacket.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
They are used to being a top-four seed and hosting first and second round games, so this year will be a change of pace, with Frese’s team hitting the road immediately in search of upsets.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
The soft, doughy bread, however, made for a nice change of pace compared to the crunchy crackers.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 17 May 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
And, for a refreshing change of pace, the bullpen was lights out.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
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
General Daily Insight for May 15, 2024 A calming change of pace is presently likely.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
This western-style denim jacket has sweeping fringes, a fun change of pace from your traditional denim jacket.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
They are used to being a top-four seed and hosting first and second round games, so this year will be a change of pace, with Frese’s team hitting the road immediately in search of upsets.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2024
The soft, doughy bread, however, made for a nice change of pace compared to the crunchy crackers.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 17 May 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
And, for a refreshing change of pace, the bullpen was lights out.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
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
General Daily Insight for May 15, 2024 A calming change of pace is presently likely.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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