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
My hobbies are the ones that empty my head.
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Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Demand for skywatching optics exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with people staying at home more and looking for outdoor hobbies.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Wants cover discretionary spending like dining out, entertainment, hobbies and vacations.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In the second photo, Justin held his son along with a fishing rope—clearly, Jack is already adopting a few of his dad's favorite hobbies.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Cancer season brings focus to your creative expression, dating life, hobbies and self-expression.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Some got together for one of their favorite hobbies.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.
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Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Demand for skywatching optics exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with people staying at home more and looking for outdoor hobbies.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Wants cover discretionary spending like dining out, entertainment, hobbies and vacations.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
In the second photo, Justin held his son along with a fishing rope—clearly, Jack is already adopting a few of his dad's favorite hobbies.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Cancer season brings focus to your creative expression, dating life, hobbies and self-expression.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Some got together for one of their favorite hobbies.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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Despite more recent pursuits, Masahiro Tanaka was the last, signing a seven-year, $155 million deal in 2014 after seven dominant seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Explore a wider range of options for yourself and your team for future work options, including full-time jobs, part-time roles, freelance gigs, and entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial pursuits.
Noun
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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Sling Orange is targeted for sports and family networks, with access to 30-plus live channels including CNN, Disney Channel and, of course, ESPN.
Noun
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Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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