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
Following the post-Atari 2600 industry crash, attributed to oversaturation of low-quality products, there was good reason to believe that virtual gaming as a hobby had seen its day.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
What was happening there felt less like a hobby and more like a movement.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Exercise and enjoyable hobbies can also be a good outlet.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
What was happening there felt less like a hobby and more like a movement.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Exercise and enjoyable hobbies can also be a good outlet.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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Video uploaded to social media shows Peralta speeding through the neighborhood with an NYPD squad car in pursuit.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pursuit crossed into Frederick County, Maryland, where police said Leatherman was driving 120 mph at times.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the latest episode of Eye on the U, Miami Herald Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez talk a myriad of topics surrounding the Hurricanes.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adeli, who didn’t win the ticket lottery to attend one of Iran's two Los Angeles-area matches, said the World Cup should be a moment to enjoy the sport without outside distractions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 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
Noun
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After about an hour and a half of debate, Overland Park will move forward with a recreation master plan that includes a proposal for a new neighborhood pool north of Interstate 435, despite some officials’ concerns that the city isn’t in a position to promise such an amenity.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park runs along the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway and contains a river parkway, walking trails, freshwater wetlands and open space for recreation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The thread, originally posted by user SxnKisss, reflects a broader mix of amusement and skepticism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But then Bennett later pulled the same trick at the Beverly Hilton hotel, to McCartney’s amusement.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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