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 concept of doping isn’t much of a thing in pursuits other than sports. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Country music star Jelly Roll and podcaster Bunnie Xo are supportive of their future romantic pursuits after divorcing. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Hiking asks little in the way of gear, welcomes almost anyone willing to lace up boots, and delivers a combination of novelty, adventure and measurable fitness gains that few other pursuits can match. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

A couple can build a weekend around theater, families can divide their time among recreational pursuits and business travelers can transition easily from meetings to a meal. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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

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