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an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office
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Recent Examples of pursuits
Perched 1,800 feet above sea level, this quaint Swiss mountain town is a compact snow mecca that will inspire you to exchange designer boutiques and see-and-be-seen après hotspots for (family-friendly) outdoor pursuits.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
If that’s you, feel free to set aside this review and move on to more high-minded pursuits.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The women design for people like themselves who are busy with their careers, raising children, and other pursuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Aurora police pursuits, injuries 2019-2025* 97 Chamberlain, who declined to speak with The Post for this story, has heralded the department’s new approach to pursuits as an important tool for curbing crime.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Considering her pursuits in the legal field, Kardashian's 2019 costume as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) made perfect sense.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Second, and more importantly, excess money or other possessions represent time wasted in material pursuits at the expense of Torah learning.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Intensity percolates around romance and creative pursuits when the sun squares off with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
There are so many rewards in the book industry but also so many problems, and sometimes the difference between success and failure, as in most pursuits, from finding a great apartment to finding a romantic partner, is nothing more than luck.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
If that’s you, feel free to set aside this review and move on to more high-minded pursuits.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The women design for people like themselves who are busy with their careers, raising children, and other pursuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Aurora police pursuits, injuries 2019-2025* 97 Chamberlain, who declined to speak with The Post for this story, has heralded the department’s new approach to pursuits as an important tool for curbing crime.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Considering her pursuits in the legal field, Kardashian's 2019 costume as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) made perfect sense.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Second, and more importantly, excess money or other possessions represent time wasted in material pursuits at the expense of Torah learning.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Intensity percolates around romance and creative pursuits when the sun squares off with Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
There are so many rewards in the book industry but also so many problems, and sometimes the difference between success and failure, as in most pursuits, from finding a great apartment to finding a romantic partner, is nothing more than luck.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of recent prediction markets growth has come from sports betting, a category that has come online only recently due to legal uncertainty.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rose has shared photos and videos of Bluesy on social media over the years, tracking her daughter’s hobbies and milestone moments.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The perfect place to explore your interests Residents of Vi at Aventura have the full support of the Lifestyles Department to renew lifelong passions or pursue brand-new hobbies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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