: moving or progressing at a stated speed
—used in combination
a fast-paced action movie
… this slow-paced city of courtly manners and stately architecture …—
Alison Gregor
Alison GregorPeople who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser
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Markowicz directs from her original script, which blends drama and dark satire to broach issues of privilege, complex family relationships, inheritance, and how the elite strive to maintain polished appearances in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 May 2026
As for the competition on the field Sunday, Neville, and former Inter Miami defender Kamal Miller, who plays for Portland, expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Soderbergh rarely missteps, and this is one of his most underrated films — a perfectly paced angry shout of a movie that matches its captivating leading man.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
In contrast, her paced, crackling chorus serves as a recognition and reckoning.
—Caitlin Wolper Phillips, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 May 2026
As for the competition on the field Sunday, Neville, and former Inter Miami defender Kamal Miller, who plays for Portland, expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Soderbergh rarely missteps, and this is one of his most underrated films — a perfectly paced angry shout of a movie that matches its captivating leading man.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
In contrast, her paced, crackling chorus serves as a recognition and reckoning.
—Caitlin Wolper Phillips, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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