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
The elder Mundy learned to build ice boats as a teenager, growing up in Broad Channel, a small working-class neighborhood where ice boating was a longstanding community hobby.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Sporting Goods Sporting goods are like instruments and hobbies whereas they're almost always accepted at donation centers.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
There was some overlap during the transition years of 1990-1993, but the introduction of true chase elements during periods of high production is the single most important factor that ultimately pulled the hobby out of the Junk Wax Era.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
These pursuits are different from casual hobbies in several ways.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Sporting Goods Sporting goods are like instruments and hobbies whereas they're almost always accepted at donation centers.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
There was some overlap during the transition years of 1990-1993, but the introduction of true chase elements during periods of high production is the single most important factor that ultimately pulled the hobby out of the Junk Wax Era.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
These pursuits are different from casual hobbies in several ways.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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But the pursuit of transgression for its own sake can easily derail sound judgment.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two people were also arrested for allegedly engaging police in pursuit and a man who was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Carolina Panthers star receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the NFL's 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year just hours after apologizing for using a racial slur during an e-sports event Wednesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My vocation as a writer and editor and my avocation as a gardener and composter go hand in hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today the acreage is managed for sustainable forestry, recreation, and carbon storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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