as in pursuits
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
oil painting became the hobbyhorse of her long years of retirement
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Recent Examples of hobbyhorses
There must have been hundreds of them made, a stable of hobbyhorses, and one had ended up in the basement of our house in Massachusetts.
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Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Old-fashioned hobbyhorses entice shoppers to imagine riding on them.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 July 2025
Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Old-fashioned hobbyhorses entice shoppers to imagine riding on them.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyhorses
Noun
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In a new interview, the actress reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her new movie, Couture.
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In my research on happy retirees, the relationship between core pursuits and satisfaction has been remarkably consistent.
Noun
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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Ed Davidson, Chief Growth Officer for LIONS, discussed with Sportico how the growing intersection of sports and the creative marketing industry has fueled the expansion of Lions Sport, bringing together global leaders from both sectors.
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The result is not just a list of hobbies, but the outline of a sustainable weekly rhythm.
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The project is supported by City of Hobbies, a group of organizations supporting youth fellows in Charlotte who conduct research on the impact of hobbies and hobby-developing spaces.
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also 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.
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“Hobbyhorses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyhorses. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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