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
Like many popular online personalities, Davis ventured into social media as a pandemic pastime, first making videos highlighting his green thumb with his collection of houseplants.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Most articles covered Katharine’s scientific prowess and her discovery, though the writers also wanted to know about Katharine the woman, her pastimes, her gardening and her cooking.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The excitement of America’s favorite pastime comes to Music Hall, where the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the thrill of the game come alive through music.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
One of her favorite pastimes is visiting karaoke bars, where most patrons no doubt are gobsmacked by her performances.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Most articles covered Katharine’s scientific prowess and her discovery, though the writers also wanted to know about Katharine the woman, her pastimes, her gardening and her cooking.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The excitement of America’s favorite pastime comes to Music Hall, where the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the thrill of the game come alive through music.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
One of her favorite pastimes is visiting karaoke bars, where most patrons no doubt are gobsmacked by her performances.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
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More than 100,000 fans descended on more than 800 hobby shops across 25 countries, turning what used to be a quiet Saturday ritual into something closer to a championship parade.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Shah Alam was found dead Tuesday night near the downtown sports arena where the NHL's Buffalo Sabres play.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Madeley has been a journalist for almost 25 years, including nearly 20 years covering sport, mainly football.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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