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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Noun
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Schedule networking activities that balance your personal and professional pursuits.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Since that policy change, pursuits range between 800 and 1,000 a year.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Questions range from education, occupation and location to hobbies and personality.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Smoking marijuana and playing some video games may seem like a chill night for some — but both hobbies have been linked with psychosis in a variety of studies.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The good people of the Tri-state Area are starving for a championship, not just from the Knicks but from any of their major pro sports teams, and 2026 could be the year Midtown Manhattan finally plays host to a triumphant parade.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Avocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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