How to Use change of pace in a Sentence

change of pace

noun phrase
  • Spending time on film sets was a change of pace for Myha’la.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Not as good as these other ones, but charming and fun and a nice change of pace for Marvel.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For Kelly, her role in Domino Day was an entire change of pace; both physically demanding and emotionally high stakes with no off button.
    L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
  • But the vampy dress wasn’t the only change of pace for Stone.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 June 2024
  • 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
  • The pair worked in relative harmony with Richardson providing a change of pace for the Knights.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
  • 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
  • Perfetti said that playing a lion was a welcome change of pace.
    André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 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
  • 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

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