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
Experts say hobbies and support groups play a critical role in healing and recovery for cancer patients.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Store Everything in One Place One of the best (but maybe one of the most difficult) ways to consolidate hobbies is to force yourself to keep them all in one specific space.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Embroidery and quilting hobbies once stereotyped as old-fashioned are booming, especially among younger generations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Some 13- and 15-year-olds may be ready to use social media to responsibly connect with friends and family, people who share their hobbies and interests, and even use social media to find support and solace in like-minded communities.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Look to your most recent hobbies for inspiration.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
As a result, work seeps into time with friends and family or hobbies.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some may try to keep this feeling at bay, Brodsky explained, by changing jobs, houses, careers, or lovers; by embracing hobbies, travel, or promiscuity.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Everything above that floor — travel, hobbies, gifts for grandchildren, home renovations — falls into the discretionary category.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Store Everything in One Place One of the best (but maybe one of the most difficult) ways to consolidate hobbies is to force yourself to keep them all in one specific space.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Embroidery and quilting hobbies once stereotyped as old-fashioned are booming, especially among younger generations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Some 13- and 15-year-olds may be ready to use social media to responsibly connect with friends and family, people who share their hobbies and interests, and even use social media to find support and solace in like-minded communities.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Look to your most recent hobbies for inspiration.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
As a result, work seeps into time with friends and family or hobbies.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some may try to keep this feeling at bay, Brodsky explained, by changing jobs, houses, careers, or lovers; by embracing hobbies, travel, or promiscuity.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Everything above that floor — travel, hobbies, gifts for grandchildren, home renovations — falls into the discretionary category.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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Their voices carry a tone of bravado and voyeurism in their pursuits for close proximity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Williams is 45, an age where most former all-world athletes have moved on to other pursuits.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hydrating and antioxidant-packed baobab oil is incorporated into most treatments delivered by therapist Nungo Ravele, who has more than a decade of experience in healing modalities including sports massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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