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
Some got together for one of their favorite hobbies.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
His interests and hobbies included baseball, reading Nelson Algren novels, Chicago history and cooking.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Now, order a cheese plate and Fonseca’s sourdough accompanies it, a hobby turned side hustle.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
This creative hobby encourages kids to step away from screens and connect with their family in meaningful ways.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
His interests and hobbies included baseball, reading Nelson Algren novels, Chicago history and cooking.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Now, order a cheese plate and Fonseca’s sourdough accompanies it, a hobby turned side hustle.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
This creative hobby encourages kids to step away from screens and connect with their family in meaningful ways.
—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
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Yet The Bear has always been equally attuned to the tension at the heart of that pursuit.
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The pursuit lasted around five minutes before the suspect successfully evaded officers.
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As interest in Swift's wedding continues to grow, fans have been eager to learn who could be among the guests, including celebrities from both the music industry and the world of professional sports.
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In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
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Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
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As Sottile sees it, the dog-show economy thrives on dog lovers’ sense of avocation.
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement.
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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