as in pursuits
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Recent Examples of hobbies
Tailor Design to Life Stages The Early Years Kids pick up new hobbies and interests regularly.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
As with all hobbies, picking out the tools is often the most fun part.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Reaching consumers in new ways on the airwaves New technology transformed consumers’ habits and hobbies as radio in the late 1920s and later television in the 1950s took over family rooms.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Have whole-family hobbies or activities that encourage deep bonds between siblings.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
When asked about its hobbies, the robot's list went from doing sports and dancing to studying technology and listening to music.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
People move, get married (or divorced), change jobs, have kids, and take up new hobbies.
—Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
As with all hobbies, picking out the tools is often the most fun part.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Reaching consumers in new ways on the airwaves New technology transformed consumers’ habits and hobbies as radio in the late 1920s and later television in the 1950s took over family rooms.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Have whole-family hobbies or activities that encourage deep bonds between siblings.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
When asked about its hobbies, the robot's list went from doing sports and dancing to studying technology and listening to music.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
People move, get married (or divorced), change jobs, have kids, and take up new hobbies.
—Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
Noun
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After losing 15 free agents, the Ravens really could use depth at just about every position, and a running back and punter feel like Day 3 pursuits.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Three Georgia State Patrol troopers who intentionally bumped vehicles or performed other maneuvers to stop vehicles during pursuits sought payouts afterward from the other driver's insurance, claiming personal injuries to supplement their paychecks, an internal investigation found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Saturday, May 2 Kentucky Derby The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs on Saturday in what’s known as the most exciting two minutes in sports.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between gardening supplies, sports equipment, pool toys, and grilling necessities, backyard spaces can quickly get cluttered.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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