tempo

noun

Definition of temponext
as in pace

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Recent Examples of tempo With nearly 100,000 videos made to its official audio, the mid-tempo ballad has become a user favorite for soundtracking TV edits, clips of romantic yearning, and videos capturing the changing seasons. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 The heavy lifter Designed to haul up to 25 tons into low Earth orbit, Nebula-2 is built for high-tempo commercial work. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 The session began with an extended VT promoting unity between the Banijay and All3 businesses, with an adapted version of Louis Armstrong’s ‘Cheek to Cheek’ playing underneath a high-tempo video showcasing their content and union. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The backlash is beginning to have material impacts on the tempo of the AI boom. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tempo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempo
  1. pace
  2. rate
  3. velocity
  4. speed
  5. gait
Noun
  • Consumers adopt almost immediately; enterprises, at a glacial pace.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The winter season, running from January 2 to March 20, includes a new westward reach into the Greater Antilles, with first calls in the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the Grenadines made at a gentle pace.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pace
Noun
  • The People’s Bank of China isn’t necessarily buying at an alarming rate—nor are other emerging markets—points out Goldman.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • One thing to look out for with a rate lock is whether a lender charges a fee for it.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rate
Noun
  • In an era of baseball where launch angle and exit velocity are emphasized, home runs are prioritized and striking out has become far too acceptable, Simpson plays a different style.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, since all this debris is moving at orbital velocity, a fleck of paint traveling in the opposite direction to an operational satellite can hit it at a speed in excess of Mach 47.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of velocity
Noun
  • The release did not specify the vessel’s operating range, charging time, service speed, or construction schedule.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Motorists are also advised to maintain a safe speed in work zones.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • The drums are constantly switching, the gait galloping one way and then swerving back again, as if the music could go anywhere.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Most everything about Pan was jaunty—his bouncy gait, his bright eyes, his easy grin.
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempo. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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