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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
After all, assuming new tasks requires another round of training, not just for middle-aged workers changing careers but also for retirees adopting new pursuits.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Beyond his infamously relentless rate of output (and all the frequent rebrandings and extracurricular pursuits he’s initiated along the way), Dwyer’s music is actually becoming more caustic and confrontational as time goes on.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
But for the Heat, the pursuits often have been public — of course in free agency, but also in agents or opposing front offices confirming bona fide Heat trade pitches.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
To finance his bodybuilding pursuits, Eddie waits tables at a barbecue joint, where his co-worker Trig (Evan Hall) supplies him with performance-enhancing drugs.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Those temptations offer an easy rise that can distract pleasure-seekers from engaging in more spiritually fulfilling long-term pursuits.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Fortunately, there is a way to direct our imagination toward more productive pursuits through performance-enhancing visualization.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
For more active pursuits, the resort offers seven sports fields, including three tennis courts, three padel courts, and a soccer pitch — all set in beautiful natural surroundings.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
But even pursuits that might appear more obviously indulgent—dining, say—attained gruelling rigor in yuppie hands.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Beyond his infamously relentless rate of output (and all the frequent rebrandings and extracurricular pursuits he’s initiated along the way), Dwyer’s music is actually becoming more caustic and confrontational as time goes on.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
But for the Heat, the pursuits often have been public — of course in free agency, but also in agents or opposing front offices confirming bona fide Heat trade pitches.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
To finance his bodybuilding pursuits, Eddie waits tables at a barbecue joint, where his co-worker Trig (Evan Hall) supplies him with performance-enhancing drugs.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Those temptations offer an easy rise that can distract pleasure-seekers from engaging in more spiritually fulfilling long-term pursuits.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Fortunately, there is a way to direct our imagination toward more productive pursuits through performance-enhancing visualization.
—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
For more active pursuits, the resort offers seven sports fields, including three tennis courts, three padel courts, and a soccer pitch — all set in beautiful natural surroundings.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
But even pursuits that might appear more obviously indulgent—dining, say—attained gruelling rigor in yuppie hands.
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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Sling Orange is targeted for sports and family networks, with access to 30-plus live channels including CNN, Disney Channel and, of course, ESPN.
Noun
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.
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Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.
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Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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