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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Noun

In May, the agency changed its policy on high-speed pursuits, which drastically decreased the number of chases to four in three months.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
In fall 2027 there will be many pit stops at under-the-radar Christmas markets in Spain, France, and Italy with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and northern lights pursuits in Norway with Holland America Line.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursuits

Noun

Older millennials, born between 1978 and 1988 by BofA’s definition, spend more per customer on hobbies than any other generation, Fortune reported last month.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Many of the books are tailored toward activities and hobbies, such as gardening, wine cellars, recipes and sports.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of hobbies

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Aaron's letter was also published in an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer — a choice that would resonate with other sports fans across the region and even around the country.

— Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
On the 596th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including an unexpected hiccup in the Milwaukee Brewers‘ run to their first World Series.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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