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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
Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Investors have largely overlooked Tesla’s declining auto sales as Musk reorients the company around futuristic pursuits including robotaxis and humanoid robots.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings will now focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, according to the letter.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus speaks to your desires, relationships and sense of ease, while Mars governs your actions, impulses and pursuits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And Matarazzo soon appreciated a relatively last-minute rewrite that Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney (BriTANIck) did to deprioritize the romantic pursuits of Jack and Montgomery.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
For that reason, shell jackets have become particularly favored by outdoor enthusiasts for pursuits ranging from running to skiing to mountain climbing.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Investors have largely overlooked Tesla’s declining auto sales as Musk reorients the company around futuristic pursuits including robotaxis and humanoid robots.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings will now focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, according to the letter.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus speaks to your desires, relationships and sense of ease, while Mars governs your actions, impulses and pursuits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And Matarazzo soon appreciated a relatively last-minute rewrite that Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney (BriTANIck) did to deprioritize the romantic pursuits of Jack and Montgomery.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
For that reason, shell jackets have become particularly favored by outdoor enthusiasts for pursuits ranging from running to skiing to mountain climbing.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Soon after, his daughter left for IMG, where 150 alumni have been drafted into professional sports leagues over the past decade.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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His hobbies include reading and participating in athletics.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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