as in hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
Her favorite pastime is gardening. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Recent Examples of pastime
Vaughters likens the pursuit of an additional partner to one of his favourite pastimes, fishing.
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
What followed became more than a pastime.
—Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s estimated Sonny was 10 to 15 years old, and his favorite pastime was intentionally running into people.
—Mark Price
january 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Defacing the posters became a civic pastime.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
What followed became more than a pastime.
—Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s estimated Sonny was 10 to 15 years old, and his favorite pastime was intentionally running into people.
—Mark Price
january 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Defacing the posters became a civic pastime.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pastime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
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Often referred to as micro collections in the design world, these sentimental pieces can center around a specific style or period of art, an animal motif, a hobby, whimsical antiques — anything that brings the homeowner delight.—
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Carolina Panthers star receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the NFL's 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year just hours after apologizing for using a racial slur during an e-sports event Wednesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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