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
That’s not including the time many put into the hobby.
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Now what began as a brewing hobby has finally become a reality, the Moirae Brewing website said.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Special Interests and Obsessions Girls with autism may obsess over special interests and hobbies.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Pursuits that may strengthen the brain include reading, playing music, pursuing hobbies, and doing puzzles.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Now what began as a brewing hobby has finally become a reality, the Moirae Brewing website said.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Special Interests and Obsessions Girls with autism may obsess over special interests and hobbies.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Pursuits that may strengthen the brain include reading, playing music, pursuing hobbies, and doing puzzles.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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During the pursuit, a state police cruiser was struck by the box truck.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
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If the writing can get cute, there lies within it a palpable appreciation for people who dedicate themselves to a brutally challenging and relatively under-rewarded pursuit.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Basso acknowledges that while the sport is still in its early stages, the signs are already promising.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These avocations can take many shapes—traveling, golf, time with family, snowboarding, knitting, hunting, gardening, fishing, church choir, college football, crossword puzzles, theater, cycling, and walking.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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What began as an avocation turned into a serious occupation, as Fox Solomon turned to documenting the remnants of segregation visible in Chattanooga and across the South.—
Christina Cacouris,
The New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agency regularly tests water at parks across the state during the recreation season, and warns the public when areas are closed.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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