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

Other youth talents, like Tommy Marques, are also expected to leave, potentially paving the way for new signings like Rodri, as Deco balances sales with transfer pursuits. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The term is often used to describe unauthorized pursuits where police officers do not activate their vehicles’ sirens or lights, in an attempt to avoid scrutiny. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Many people obtain great pleasure from pickleball, tennis, golf and other pursuits that combine physical fitness with socialization. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

The religion places a particularly strong emphasis on creative pursuits and thus offerings often include written prayers, poetry, and song. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

The city of Newark also has a strict policy prohibiting vehicle pursuits except under limited circumstances involving serious offenses. — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

That’s what makes Smart’s and Zendaya’s pursuits so compelling. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Vidal’s lawsuit cites statistics showing that police pursuits and crashes rose sharply under the Adams administration. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

In 2025, troopers used the tactic in 225 of the 435 pursuits they were involved in, state police statistics show. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2026