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
Be more human while AI handles production Use the time AI saves to develop fascinating hobbies and stories.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite the tumultuous astrology of the moment, this wouldn’t be the worst time to be far from home or your normal routine, or even just pouring more love into your creations and hobbies.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Expenses for travel, hobbies, dining out and maintaining multiple homes typically decrease as you age.
—Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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, 28 Jan. 2026
While outdoor hobbies may be a priority for many, others may also need to consider how this location would impact their work—and their bank account.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Musical hobbies that go beyond playing an instrument Picking up a new or old instrument is great, but there are loads of other ways to incorporate a love of music into your hobbies.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Analog January is having a moment as many people try to reduce their screen time and explore offline hobbies and interests instead.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite the tumultuous astrology of the moment, this wouldn’t be the worst time to be far from home or your normal routine, or even just pouring more love into your creations and hobbies.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Expenses for travel, hobbies, dining out and maintaining multiple homes typically decrease as you age.
—Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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, 28 Jan. 2026
While outdoor hobbies may be a priority for many, others may also need to consider how this location would impact their work—and their bank account.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Musical hobbies that go beyond playing an instrument Picking up a new or old instrument is great, but there are loads of other ways to incorporate a love of music into your hobbies.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Analog January is having a moment as many people try to reduce their screen time and explore offline hobbies and interests instead.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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And with a plethora of activities for both urban pursuits and outdoorsy expeditions, this tropical escape 1,000 miles off the southeast coast of Florida beckons no matter what your set of interests.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bradley Beal, DeMar DeRozan, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant — twice — all have been linked to Heat pursuits in recent years, none of the wooing reaching fruition.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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