Thesaurus results for AVOCATIONS

avocations

noun

plural of avocation

as in pursuits

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 avocations Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

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All talk of business and politics are set aside in favor of conversations about food and other leisurely pursuits.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Diana said artists should focus on environmental factors that are within their control, but also not feel guilty about their pursuits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pursuits

Noun

Fly fishing, while not one of my husband’s hobbies, is a favorite for some of his friends.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
From building new skills to exploring local experiences and creating space for reflection, embracing personal hobbies, interests and activities during downtime can have a positive impact on one’s energy and perspective.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hobbies

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But attorney general nominee Todd Blanche is still short of 50 votes, Democrats aren’t ready to vote on cryptocurrency legislation, and finishing the college sports bill this week looks challenging.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
That applies to organisations such as cafes, leisure centres, gyms and hairdressers, as well as public toilets, local sports clubs with at least 25 members, hospital wards, domestic violence shelters and rape-crisis shelters.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026

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