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
This year’s fair will feature concerts at four venues and exhibits of artwork, woodworking, gardening, flowers, gems and minerals, hobbies, photography and K-12 student projects.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
One of my hobbies is talking to scammers online.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Outside the military, Pennington embraced hobbies and interests that kept him closely connected to home and family, according to his obituary.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The couples who describe their relationship as genuinely easy — not without conflict, but without the grinding exhaustion that characterizes so many long-term partnerships — don’t tend to share the same hobbies or communication style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In our home, DC used a small, pathetic room meant for storage to pursue his hobbies.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026
Her hobbies include reading, singing, soccer, badminton and drawing.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The other six are sharing the same language, having a similar education, growing up in the same geographical area, having similar hobbies, having similar moral views and having the same musical taste.
—Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Researchers say these hobbies may support healthy aging by reducing stress and stimulating the brain in unique ways.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 May 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
One of my hobbies is talking to scammers online.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Outside the military, Pennington embraced hobbies and interests that kept him closely connected to home and family, according to his obituary.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The couples who describe their relationship as genuinely easy — not without conflict, but without the grinding exhaustion that characterizes so many long-term partnerships — don’t tend to share the same hobbies or communication style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In our home, DC used a small, pathetic room meant for storage to pursue his hobbies.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026
Her hobbies include reading, singing, soccer, badminton and drawing.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The other six are sharing the same language, having a similar education, growing up in the same geographical area, having similar hobbies, having similar moral views and having the same musical taste.
—Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Researchers say these hobbies may support healthy aging by reducing stress and stimulating the brain in unique ways.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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Activision says the campaign storyline will take players from trench warfare in Korea to close-quarters battles in New York, to high-speed pursuits through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim territory.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Historically, the company’s largest pursuits were in the city center, including the Peachtree Center complex, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the city’s second-tallest building, Truist Plaza.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Her mandate spans entertainment TV networks — with marquee events like the Oscars and Grammys —streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu and Disney’s sports portfolio, mainly comprised of ESPN’s linear and streaming options.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The commercial ecosystem surrounding global sports is also becoming creator-driven.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The cultural upbringing, hobbies, avocations, passions, and beliefs of Mercado and Oscar are virtually the same.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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