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

However, the unsuccessful pursuits of Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, sagas that ended with both players staying at their Madrid clubs, Real and Atletico respectively, perhaps made acknowledgement of a couple of things. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

For all his disparate pursuits, Elsesser revels in the small details, incapable of giving anything less than total dedication. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

The duo, who were engaged in other creative pursuits while their brand was on hold, acknowledged that their return was slow — and that was intentional. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

From her home base in Philadelphia, Smith juggles a range of pursuits including real estate, sports, fashion, design and community leadership. — William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Dean opted to stay out of the spotlight but encouraged his wife in her pursuits. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026