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
Amateur astronomy became a hobby as he was drafted into the NBA.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Something that once felt exciting — romance, a creative project or even a hobby — starts to feel like work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The former shared their hobby with Javanese aristocrats and other elites, and the latter collaborated with local artisans who supplied the materials to serve Indonesian customers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Something that once felt exciting — romance, a creative project or even a hobby — starts to feel like work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The former shared their hobby with Javanese aristocrats and other elites, and the latter collaborated with local artisans who supplied the materials to serve Indonesian customers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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With SpaceX, Muskism’s pursuit of state symbiosis converged with the privatizing impulses of the early 21st century to find a deeper channel.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to court records, Lawrence was arrested and charged with multiple offenses in March 2025 after a police pursuit.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Great sports moments, after all, are fleeting.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 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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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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The Guadalupe River is still open for recreation, but officials urged residents to use caution.—
Ricardo Delgado,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once that process is complete, Antero will close to recreation, including camping.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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As their story spread, millions of viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement at the dramatic itinerary switch.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, a couple of locals watching in amusement.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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