as in pursuit
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 hobby
Gardening is the most popular hobby in the U.S., Smith says—but older generations’ knowledge hasn’t been passed down to millennials, the oldest of whom are now 44.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The latest book in Ammonite Press' popular '52 Assignments' series seeks to demystify the technically demanding hobby of astrophotography by offering stargazers a year's worth of weekly workshops packed with advice and photography techniques for capturing the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Singing, acting and traveling were her favorite hobbies, and a late-January New York trip with boyfriend Julian Veliz, who was in the passenger seat when she was shot, was planned by the couple to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The latest book in Ammonite Press' popular '52 Assignments' series seeks to demystify the technically demanding hobby of astrophotography by offering stargazers a year's worth of weekly workshops packed with advice and photography techniques for capturing the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Singing, acting and traveling were her favorite hobbies, and a late-January New York trip with boyfriend Julian Veliz, who was in the passenger seat when she was shot, was planned by the couple to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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The human pursuit of flight would be hard to stop from ever happening again.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The collision left her hospitalized for an extended period with multiple injuries, forcing her to take a year off from business school and pause her academic pursuits.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Noun
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As one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, the Dallas Cowboys have deep roots in the Texas community.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The settlement also does away with the NCAA’s long-standing scholarship limits, replacing them with roster limits for each sport — though schools may exceed those limits to keep current players on the roster until their eligibility runs out.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Retired from her long vocation as a research chemist, Schafer, at 81, remains on the job with her avocations.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 May 2025
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These avocations can take many shapes—traveling, golf, time with family, snowboarding, knitting, hunting, gardening, fishing, church choir, college football, crossword puzzles, theater, cycling, and walking.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The National Park Service issued a water advisory but recreation areas remain open.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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