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
According to Lego, the sets are intended to provide a creative, hands-on experience while celebrating fans' favorite movies, TV shows and hobbies.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Some are taking their horses home with them, some will continue riding as a hobby and others may give up the sport altogether.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In a little more than half a decade, the group has risen from a hobby among friends to a name-drop in discussions about the next big thing in rock.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
The project is supported by City of Hobbies, a group of organizations supporting youth fellows in Charlotte who conduct research on the impact of hobbies and hobby-developing spaces.
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Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Some are taking their horses home with them, some will continue riding as a hobby and others may give up the sport altogether.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In a little more than half a decade, the group has risen from a hobby among friends to a name-drop in discussions about the next big thing in rock.
—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
The project is supported by City of Hobbies, a group of organizations supporting youth fellows in Charlotte who conduct research on the impact of hobbies and hobby-developing spaces.
—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
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During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.
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Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
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As Sottile sees it, the dog-show economy thrives on dog lovers’ sense of avocation.
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Residents raised concerns about heavy truck traffic, and negative impacts on property values, outdoor recreation spaces, trees and wildlife.
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But district officials plan to keep their promise to the state and residents to develop the property for recreation.
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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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