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
There’s also a steady flow of social opportunities including language exchanges, hobby groups, networking meetups, and outdoor activities like beach trips or hiking to give expats easy ways to meet locals as well as each other.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
With the rise of smart, portable, and social technology, even hobbies that involve manual engagement are less common, leading to a revival of old-school pastimes among a rising tide of young people.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
In the same time period, for comparison, recreation prices increased only 37%, which includes televisions, pets, sporting goods, toys, games and hobbies, recreational reading materials and admissions.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 May 2026
Relaxation: Ease the mind and reduce stress with activities such as yoga, meditation, spending time in nature, and relaxing, enjoyable hobbies.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
With the rise of smart, portable, and social technology, even hobbies that involve manual engagement are less common, leading to a revival of old-school pastimes among a rising tide of young people.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
In the same time period, for comparison, recreation prices increased only 37%, which includes televisions, pets, sporting goods, toys, games and hobbies, recreational reading materials and admissions.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 May 2026
Relaxation: Ease the mind and reduce stress with activities such as yoga, meditation, spending time in nature, and relaxing, enjoyable hobbies.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
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The New York Knicks began their pursuit of their first title since 1973 on Wednesday night in a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The former Cooley High School building in West Detroit is scheduled for demolition this summer, as the school district proceeds with plans to repurpose the property for a sports complex.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The cultural upbringing, hobbies, avocations, passions, and beliefs of Mercado and Oscar are virtually the same.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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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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These teenagers are our children — overwhelmingly from the South and West sides, communities that are increasingly drained of safe places for them, like recreation centers, after-school programs, mental health resources and jobs.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The latter is made possible by up to $650,000 in yearly matching grants from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, distributed to local and county governments, park and recreation departments, angling organizations, water districts and others.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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The current 2% village amusement tax, originally introduced in 2019, is applied on the entry fees to all forms of discretionary entertainment, like going to the movie theater, watching a play or musical, visiting an amusement park or attending a sporting event.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The word has always carried the sense of a mild or gentle expression of pleasure or amusement.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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