as in pursuit
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 hobby
My new hobby is keeping houseplants alive, which is not easy.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 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
Quickly turning from hobby to profession, Trcka placed at the top of local bodybuilding contests and continued competing at the national level for decades.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The panel agreed that this era needed to be well represented because that’s when the hobby’s popularity exploded.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 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
Quickly turning from hobby to profession, Trcka placed at the top of local bodybuilding contests and continued competing at the national level for decades.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The panel agreed that this era needed to be well represented because that’s when the hobby’s popularity exploded.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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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
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However, rights groups say implementation, transparency in releases and broader reforms will determine its lasting impact on Venezuela’s pursuit of peace and democratic coexistence.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The spa Treatments can be booked in the wellness suite, and outdoor sports are championed over indoor gym time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Sottile sees it, the dog-show economy thrives on dog lovers’ sense of avocation.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
6 Feb. 2026
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My vocation as a writer and editor and my avocation as a gardener and composter go hand in hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the most popular recreations is from Duff’s Today show performance, which creators imitate in detail, down to the shimmies of the audience.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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After that, Spencer switched majors, earned her bachelor’s in recreation and leisure studies from Cal State Sacramento and began her new journey as an event coordinator and producer.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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