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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
Reflecting on whether our professional pursuits are purpose-driven or solely financially motivated is a cornerstone in shaping a career that resonates deeply with our authentic aspirations.
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Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
If you’ve been feeling blocked in your creative pursuits or are simply looking for more love in your life, this transit could feel like a breath of fresh air.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The decision marks the end of the Republican's electoral pursuits in Arizona after two consecutive losses in high-profile races.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
This could be around travel or intellectual pursuits, such as learning new skills or sharing your wisdom with the world.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The Capitals have surged back into competitive territory in the wake of their fabled captain's legendary pursuits.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Before leaping onto the Snell bandwagon, Dodger fans need to be reminded that Snell is the guy who refused to pitch his last start for the Giants, and whose contractual pursuits resulted in a loss of spring training readiness that produced an injury riddled first half of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The chronic stress associated with such pursuits can lead to burnout, decreased life satisfaction and potential long-term mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Lucy’s species lived during a period when bipedal locomotion was evolving, but their running abilities were likely limited to short bursts rather than long-distance pursuits.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
If you’ve been feeling blocked in your creative pursuits or are simply looking for more love in your life, this transit could feel like a breath of fresh air.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The decision marks the end of the Republican's electoral pursuits in Arizona after two consecutive losses in high-profile races.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
This could be around travel or intellectual pursuits, such as learning new skills or sharing your wisdom with the world.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The Capitals have surged back into competitive territory in the wake of their fabled captain's legendary pursuits.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Before leaping onto the Snell bandwagon, Dodger fans need to be reminded that Snell is the guy who refused to pitch his last start for the Giants, and whose contractual pursuits resulted in a loss of spring training readiness that produced an injury riddled first half of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The chronic stress associated with such pursuits can lead to burnout, decreased life satisfaction and potential long-term mental health challenges.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Lucy’s species lived during a period when bipedal locomotion was evolving, but their running abilities were likely limited to short bursts rather than long-distance pursuits.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
hobbies
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One way to simplify the gift-giving process is by leaning into their hobbies.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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More young people are deleting their accounts, adopting old-school flip phones, picking up analog hobbies and embracing digital minimalism.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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