as in pursuits
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Recent Examples of hobbies
Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.
—Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
This often involves discretionary spending on things like dining out, entertainment, designer clothes, or expensive hobbies.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That means hanging out with old friends less, making more of an effort to meet new ones, letting go of some old hobbies to explore new ones, detaching from my hometown and maybe even getting a new job.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Solomon had retired from a career in law enforcement, and was settling into a new routine, making time for exercise and hobbies, such as splitting wood on his farm.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Some other areas of your life that could experience big changes are around creative endeavors, children or hobbies.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Since 2023, the percentage of individuals spending six to 10 hours per week on their hobbies has increased by eight percentage points according to CivicScience.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.
—Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
This often involves discretionary spending on things like dining out, entertainment, designer clothes, or expensive hobbies.
—Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That means hanging out with old friends less, making more of an effort to meet new ones, letting go of some old hobbies to explore new ones, detaching from my hometown and maybe even getting a new job.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Solomon had retired from a career in law enforcement, and was settling into a new routine, making time for exercise and hobbies, such as splitting wood on his farm.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Some other areas of your life that could experience big changes are around creative endeavors, children or hobbies.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Since 2023, the percentage of individuals spending six to 10 hours per week on their hobbies has increased by eight percentage points according to CivicScience.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meiler had a similarly long history of different athletic pursuits, including basketball and competitive water skiing, before a friend recruited her into training for track-and-field events about 30 years ago.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The confluence of events creates an uncertainty about both the present and future of women’s sports leagues in America.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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