as in hobby
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it
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Recent Examples of avocation
And the Romans had other, less-objectionable avocations.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avocation
Noun
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Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Bryce Holmes designs roller coasters as a hobby and posts them on social media.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2025
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Do not let naysayers stop you from your heart’s pursuit.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The formal agenda of the Federal Communications Commission's open meeting this week seemed well in line with its normal wonky pursuits.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Those scholars stress athletes’ race when looking at participation rates in the two sports that generate the most revenue: football and men’s basketball.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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At the gala, the actress wore a recreation of a 1947 New Look design by Dior, per Harper’s Bazaar.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The areas that would be affected included roads along the river, parks and recreation areas.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2025
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“Avocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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