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
Many of the people she’s studied are drawn to demanding jobs and intensive hobbies.
—
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The pink house on Main Street As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, Kincaid is no stranger to creative hobbies and passions.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Harvard Health Publishing reports findings from a 2023 study where participants with hobbies reported better health and higher life satisfaction than those who didn’t.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Outside of her career, Gibson traveled, picked up hobbies like weaving and baking, and earned her pilot license, joining a local chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a group for women pilots started by famed flyer Amelia Earhart and 98 others.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
One of his favorite hobbies is drawing.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Lately, the brand has been expanding its craft kit offerings, aiming to help shoppers who want to embrace analog hobbies in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The pink house on Main Street As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, Kincaid is no stranger to creative hobbies and passions.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Harvard Health Publishing reports findings from a 2023 study where participants with hobbies reported better health and higher life satisfaction than those who didn’t.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Outside of her career, Gibson traveled, picked up hobbies like weaving and baking, and earned her pilot license, joining a local chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a group for women pilots started by famed flyer Amelia Earhart and 98 others.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
One of his favorite hobbies is drawing.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Lately, the brand has been expanding its craft kit offerings, aiming to help shoppers who want to embrace analog hobbies in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
-
Paintbox, the brand’s signature kid’s program, includes educational (animal print tracking) and active (obstacle courses) outdoor pursuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Gracynn displays professional and academic dedication in the classroom and extracurricular pursuits, instructor Jason Logan said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Nearly 2,900 athletes from more than 90 national Olympic committees are competing at the Winter Games across 116 medal events across eight sports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
-
At the Olympic media summit in October, a collection of athletes from across the sports spectrum took turns sitting at small daises to field questions from reporters on hand.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
