as in hobbies
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 pastimes
For all of these pastimes, the content followed a predictable sequence with natural stopping points.
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Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Kaplan says birding and hiking are particularly popular pastimes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Tyler also loves keeping up with her older sisters, joining them in activities like swimming, arcade games and soccer, among pastimes.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Watching planes come into land from the terminal’s viewing gallery is one of the most popular pastimes on the island.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The walk around this area always clears my mind, and reading or journaling in this area has become one of my favorite pastimes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Sledding For families who enjoy making the most of the chillier weather, including snow, there are few better budget-friendly pastimes than sledding.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
Cultural historians will struggle to pinpoint the exact moment true crime became one of the great American pastimes.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
One of her favorite pastimes was visiting the Test Kitchen to sample whatever was brewing that day.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Kaplan says birding and hiking are particularly popular pastimes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Tyler also loves keeping up with her older sisters, joining them in activities like swimming, arcade games and soccer, among pastimes.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Watching planes come into land from the terminal’s viewing gallery is one of the most popular pastimes on the island.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The walk around this area always clears my mind, and reading or journaling in this area has become one of my favorite pastimes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Sledding For families who enjoy making the most of the chillier weather, including snow, there are few better budget-friendly pastimes than sledding.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
Cultural historians will struggle to pinpoint the exact moment true crime became one of the great American pastimes.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
One of her favorite pastimes was visiting the Test Kitchen to sample whatever was brewing that day.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
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Be more human while AI handles production Use the time AI saves to develop fascinating hobbies and stories.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Despite the tumultuous astrology of the moment, this wouldn’t be the worst time to be far from home or your normal routine, or even just pouring more love into your creations and hobbies.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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