pastimes

plural of pastime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pastimes Use Mismatched Vintage Dishware Mixing and matching vintage dishware from the thrift store is one of Gaines’ favorite pastimes—and rules for elevated, classic decor, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 Myers grew up on a ranch, and hunting and fishing were pastimes. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025 It is known as one of the monarch’s favorite pastimes during the holiday season. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 In particular, their work included leaping into water to find waterfowl, as the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that swimming and fetching are their natural pastimes. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 As a lifelong football fan and an 17-year spirits veteran, two of my favorite pastimes naturally intersect every NFL season. Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 The couple — for whom traveling and yachting have proven to be favorite pastimes — was spotted spending time together and mingling with a larger group on the boat, the photos show. Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
  • Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The confluence of events creates an uncertainty about both the present and future of women’s sports leagues in America.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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