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

All talk of business and politics are set aside in favor of conversations about food and other leisurely pursuits. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Diana said artists should focus on environmental factors that are within their control, but also not feel guilty about their pursuits. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Young told the court about his chaotic upbringing and his recent scholarly pursuits. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

For those who can’t afford a Singer—in fairness, not many can—Goodwood helps to foster the stuff of dreams, potentially inspiring a lifetime of passion for automotive pursuits. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But Toney said in April 2025 that he wasn’t done playing professional football, despite his musical pursuits, per CBS Sports. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

His childhood best friend, Jay (Tyler Conti), remains fiercely loyal, but his comparatively sound morals keep him at arm’s length from Duke’s latest pursuits. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026

While the researchers describe the lifestyles of Blue Zoners as simple but highly active, in general, a lot of their pursuits were cognitively based. — Refractor, 27 July 2026

The broader Engadin area opens onto some of Switzerland’s best outdoor pursuits—not least skiing when the snow falls and sailing once the lake thaws. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026