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
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
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Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds At 11, kids start to focus more on their friends and exploring new hobbies and interests.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Biesinger says working on his own projects, spending time with his family and taking up hobbies like metal detection offer ways to relieve stress and reconnect with his creativity.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Whether your hobbies lean toward health and wellness or movies and games, this place has something for everyone.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Aside from acting, there are a few hobbies on Bailey's to-do list.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Princess Kate also dabbles in a handful of additional hobbies – including sports.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Trips to therapy, new hobbies and moments of grief are woven into her daily vlogs where Trigg and her younger son Teddy once were.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds At 11, kids start to focus more on their friends and exploring new hobbies and interests.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Biesinger says working on his own projects, spending time with his family and taking up hobbies like metal detection offer ways to relieve stress and reconnect with his creativity.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Whether your hobbies lean toward health and wellness or movies and games, this place has something for everyone.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Aside from acting, there are a few hobbies on Bailey's to-do list.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Princess Kate also dabbles in a handful of additional hobbies – including sports.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Trips to therapy, new hobbies and moments of grief are woven into her daily vlogs where Trigg and her younger son Teddy once were.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
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The Oprah Winfrey Network's reality dating television series will feature the romantic pursuits of 20 Detroiters, men and women across a variety of professions in Detroit, according to the OWN website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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A student at the University of Pennsylvania, Schnapp has balanced his large public profile with his academic pursuits.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of recent prediction markets growth has come from sports betting, a category that has come online only recently due to legal uncertainty.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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