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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
The Oprah Winfrey Network's reality dating television series will feature the romantic pursuits of 20 Detroiters, men and women across a variety of professions in Detroit, according to the OWN website.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
A student at the University of Pennsylvania, Schnapp has balanced his large public profile with his academic pursuits.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Kevin paused his music career and instead focused on entrepreneurial pursuits, real estate deals and technology companies.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Based on Mick Herron's novel, the author whose work inspired Apple's Emmy-winning Slow Horses, Down Cemetery Road blends suspense and dark humor in its story of two women (Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson) who navigate a dangerous investigation filled with shocking twists and high-stakes pursuits.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
In the modern day, more than 50% of young Americans have side-hustles, many of which manifest as artistic pursuits that fulfill their creative passions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Diving headfirst into music has fueled Silvers’ other creative pursuits, including her desire to direct.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Perched 1,800 feet above sea level, this quaint Swiss mountain town is a compact snow mecca that will inspire you to exchange designer boutiques and see-and-be-seen après hotspots for (family-friendly) outdoor pursuits.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
If that’s you, feel free to set aside this review and move on to more high-minded pursuits.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
A student at the University of Pennsylvania, Schnapp has balanced his large public profile with his academic pursuits.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Kevin paused his music career and instead focused on entrepreneurial pursuits, real estate deals and technology companies.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Based on Mick Herron's novel, the author whose work inspired Apple's Emmy-winning Slow Horses, Down Cemetery Road blends suspense and dark humor in its story of two women (Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson) who navigate a dangerous investigation filled with shocking twists and high-stakes pursuits.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
In the modern day, more than 50% of young Americans have side-hustles, many of which manifest as artistic pursuits that fulfill their creative passions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Diving headfirst into music has fueled Silvers’ other creative pursuits, including her desire to direct.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Perched 1,800 feet above sea level, this quaint Swiss mountain town is a compact snow mecca that will inspire you to exchange designer boutiques and see-and-be-seen après hotspots for (family-friendly) outdoor pursuits.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
If that’s you, feel free to set aside this review and move on to more high-minded pursuits.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of recent prediction markets growth has come from sports betting, a category that has come online only recently due to legal uncertainty.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The best gifts for the women in our lives should be a celebration of their many facets and hobbies.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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