hobbies

noun

plural of hobby
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 So the 44th President is bringing two of his favorite hobbies together in a new podcast series. — Peter White, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Others build friendships, share hobbies or pick up new skills. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 The most content retirees don't merely step away from work, but actively retire *to* something, finding new purpose through hobbies, volunteering, or travel. — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Fly fishing, while not one of my husband’s hobbies, is a favorite for some of his friends. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 Encourage your brother to join social groups that suit his hobbies and interests. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Ask others to join in on the hobbies and activities that make your heart sing. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 Where Gen Z seems to go along as an antidote to digital overload, the same hobbies are the only retirement lifestyle that many can afford. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The best hobbies are the ones that keep you curious, connected, creative, and moving long before retirement. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
  1. pursuits
  2. sports
  3. avocations
Noun
  • That’s what makes Smart’s and Zendaya’s pursuits so compelling.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Vidal’s lawsuit cites statistics showing that police pursuits and crashes rose sharply under the Adams administration.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • Croatian media published photos from a crowded sports hall in Omis where people crammed on beds and on the floor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Choose a cabin surrounded by woods for hiking; a cottage perched on the sea for water sports; a farmhouse near the vineyards for wine-tasting.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of avocations

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