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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
Bauer, who began raising butterflies about five years ago, was the one who drew Lawson into the hobby.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
The recreation index, which the BLS uses to track all prices for a basket of goods and services related to people’s hobbies and entertainment activities like television sets, expenses for pets, and tickets for live events, rose 0.4%.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 15 July 2025
People are increasingly showing an interest in cozy hobbies, such as making and growing their food, and spending more time in nature.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Genetic genealogy: Building the family tree of a serial killer
Retiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer.
—David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
The recreation index, which the BLS uses to track all prices for a basket of goods and services related to people’s hobbies and entertainment activities like television sets, expenses for pets, and tickets for live events, rose 0.4%.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 15 July 2025
People are increasingly showing an interest in cozy hobbies, such as making and growing their food, and spending more time in nature.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Genetic genealogy: Building the family tree of a serial killer
Retiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer.
—David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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As the final major of 2025, The Open at Royal Portrush promises to deliver compelling storylines -- from McIlroy’s quest for home glory, to Scheffler’s pursuit of a links major and Schauffele’s bid for back-to-back titles -- at a beloved venue in front of the largest crowds outside of St Andrews.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The guidelines, effective Feb. 1, came amid widespread criticism over the last few years that the NYPD routinely engaged in unnecessary pursuits that lead to crashes and injuries.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Women’s sports, especially basketball, are experiencing a remarkable surge.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Smith’s deal highlights how, in today’s unmistakably commercialized era of college sports, universities are explicitly prioritizing revenue over all other forms of verifiable success.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Retired from her long vocation as a research chemist, Schafer, at 81, remains on the job with her avocations.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 May 2025
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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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According to Thomas, the themes associated with this zodiac sign include romance, creativity, recreation and children.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Residents are increasingly drawn to the area's rivers, mountain trails, and outdoor recreation—all while benefiting from an average income of $63,685 and home listings that average $819,700.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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