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
Questions range from education, occupation and location to hobbies and personality.
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Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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
The Full Moon in Aries brings more focus on creative hobbies, romance, and joy.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
As a maternal cancer, cozy fall hobbies like cooking, baking, and hosting dinner parties are likely already well-established in their repertoire.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Litwin suggests putting screen time limits on a child’s phone and encouraging them to try new offline hobbies and activities.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Fieber and his wife, Mary Pat, are now nearing retirement, wanting to spend more time with their family and doing their hobbies.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
SomePlace Else started as a way to capitalize on Parker’s hobbies of brewing and collecting pinball machines.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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
The Full Moon in Aries brings more focus on creative hobbies, romance, and joy.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
As a maternal cancer, cozy fall hobbies like cooking, baking, and hosting dinner parties are likely already well-established in their repertoire.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Litwin suggests putting screen time limits on a child’s phone and encouraging them to try new offline hobbies and activities.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Fieber and his wife, Mary Pat, are now nearing retirement, wanting to spend more time with their family and doing their hobbies.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
SomePlace Else started as a way to capitalize on Parker’s hobbies of brewing and collecting pinball machines.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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Schedule networking activities that balance your personal and professional pursuits.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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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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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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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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