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

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

Some of the most charming moments in the book occur when Farris recognizes how her artistic interests and her medical pursuits overlap. — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026

The Angels, according to a person briefed on their pursuits, are interested in acquiring a young catcher. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Slatkin stepped away from day-to-day operations last July, with plans to focus on new entrepreneurial pursuits. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Tedious life admin, from booking holidays to managing bills, consumes valuable time that could be spent on more important pursuits. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women). — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026

All that cash keeps many of FIFA’s member federations running, and Infantino justifies his nonprofit’s relentless commercial pursuits on the basis that the proceeds go toward growing the game globally. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026