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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hobbies
Technology has crept into one of the oldest hobbies known to humanity.
—
Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Research increasingly links hands-on hobbies to better mental health, sharper memory and lower stress, giving the trend real weight beyond aesthetics.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The authors said more study is needed, but experts broadly agree that hobbies can positively affect overall health.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
It’s meant to be an inclusive space for exploring new hobbies.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Young people who have positive activities to participate in, mentors and hobbies are far less likely to join gangs or participate in criminal activity.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026
Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Incoming freshmen submit a few pictures and a little about themselves, such as hometown, prospective major, hobbies and interests.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Research increasingly links hands-on hobbies to better mental health, sharper memory and lower stress, giving the trend real weight beyond aesthetics.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The authors said more study is needed, but experts broadly agree that hobbies can positively affect overall health.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
It’s meant to be an inclusive space for exploring new hobbies.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Young people who have positive activities to participate in, mentors and hobbies are far less likely to join gangs or participate in criminal activity.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026
Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Incoming freshmen submit a few pictures and a little about themselves, such as hometown, prospective major, hobbies and interests.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
-
The previous year, 12,000 pursuits were recorded, of which 19% (2,275) ended in a crash.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
-
Niche platforms built around specific interests are scaling fast as more people look for community around their pursuits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Hagan’s memo identified money that exceeded the tax’s projections, reallocated sports complex dollars or unallocated tax funds as potentially viable for the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
-
Visitors enjoy the park year-round, with snow sports in winter and hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and bicycling during July and August.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
