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 department maintains an early intervention system that flags officers based on risk factors, such as a relatively high volume of civilian complaints, frequent use of force, and involvement in preventable traffic collisions or pursuits. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Reflecting on what her late husband might have thought about Luu's investing pursuits, Nguyen paused for a moment, holding a slight smile. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

So many textile recycling initiatives skip the general public entirely, but Fabscrap has volunteer opportunities baked in, and our volunteers can go home with some fabric for their creative pursuits as a thank you. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Charles is dark and brooding, but proficient in manly pursuits. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

The paper had previously turned up its nose at such pursuits. — Sam Ezersky, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Until 1984, college athletics were excluded from antitrust law because antitrust didn’t deal with noncommercial, amateur pursuits. — Sen. Rand Paul Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Oscar winner reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her movie Couture. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Romance, leisure pursuits, and creative projects all deserve your attention during Libra season. — Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026