Synonyms of pursuits

pursuits

noun

plural of pursuit

as in sports

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure

a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sports
• hobbies
• avocations
• amusements
• recreations
• pastimes
• entertainments
• hobbyhorses
• relaxations
• diversions
• distractions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pursuits

The focus will be soccer this week, but the team likely will look for some other pursuits away from the pitch, too. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

And Soderlund doesn't just measure the value of her kids' extracurricular pursuits in dollars. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

In addition to his modeling and musical pursuits, Martin is presumably still a student at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, as Paltow announced his attendance on Instagram in August 2024. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The stock performance across the group has been mixed, but their pursuits are aligned. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 July 2026

The report said the lack of information sharing slowed response times and increased the likelihood of dangerous situations, including vehicle pursuits. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

In a new interview, the actress reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her new movie, Couture. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Despite more recent pursuits, Masahiro Tanaka was the last, signing a seven-year, $155 million deal in 2014 after seven dominant seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026