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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pursuits
Schedule networking activities that balance your personal and professional pursuits.
—
Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Since that policy change, pursuits range between 800 and 1,000 a year.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps not, and that was attributable to some of his off-field pursuits, as sports journalist Devin Gordon explains in one episode.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The Four of Wands highlights milestones, whether that’s in relationships, home life, or creative pursuits.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Karp has long been an unapologetic defender of Palantir's business pursuits.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While Spike may be the more recognizable name in the pairing, Tonya holds her own in her pursuits in Hollywood, including producing and writing.
—Collette Reitz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Arisu is working at a counseling clinic, and Usagi is using her knowledge of mountain climbing and other athletic pursuits to work at a sports apparel store.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Mitchell, though, promised on Thursday to hold quarterly reviews of the number of collisions and injuries that result from pursuits.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Since that policy change, pursuits range between 800 and 1,000 a year.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps not, and that was attributable to some of his off-field pursuits, as sports journalist Devin Gordon explains in one episode.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The Four of Wands highlights milestones, whether that’s in relationships, home life, or creative pursuits.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Karp has long been an unapologetic defender of Palantir's business pursuits.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While Spike may be the more recognizable name in the pairing, Tonya holds her own in her pursuits in Hollywood, including producing and writing.
—Collette Reitz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Arisu is working at a counseling clinic, and Usagi is using her knowledge of mountain climbing and other athletic pursuits to work at a sports apparel store.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Mitchell, though, promised on Thursday to hold quarterly reviews of the number of collisions and injuries that result from pursuits.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
-
The good people of the Tri-state Area are starving for a championship, not just from the Knicks but from any of their major pro sports teams, and 2026 could be the year Midtown Manhattan finally plays host to a triumphant parade.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
-
In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Questions range from education, occupation and location to hobbies and personality.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Smoking marijuana and playing some video games may seem like a chill night for some — but both hobbies have been linked with psychosis in a variety of studies.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share