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
From Beth's piano playing and Amy's painting, the classic film is chock-full of nostalgic pastimes that don't involve any screens.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet even with the scares, Tipping is excited to get people thinking critically and talking about one of America’s biggest pastimes.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
When the episode opens, Belly has been in Paris for a year while Conrad was at med school brooding and pining, his two favorite pastimes.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet even with the scares, Tipping is excited to get people thinking critically and talking about one of America’s biggest pastimes.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
When the episode opens, Belly has been in Paris for a year while Conrad was at med school brooding and pining, his two favorite pastimes.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 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
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Questions range from education, occupation and location to hobbies and personality.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Smoking marijuana and playing some video games may seem like a chill night for some — but both hobbies have been linked with psychosis in a variety of studies.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The good people of the Tri-state Area are starving for a championship, not just from the Knicks but from any of their major pro sports teams, and 2026 could be the year Midtown Manhattan finally plays host to a triumphant parade.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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