as in hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
Her favorite pastime is gardening. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Recent Examples of pastime
Nails that mimic a pool's wavy, watery light are a huge trend for summer, as are designs that celebrate the timeless pastime of swimming.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The sport once dismissed as a backyard pastime for older players has exploded into the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year, pulling in Gen Z, millennials and multigenerational families along the way.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Once dismissed as a retirement-community pastime, pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year, pulling in Gen Z, millennials and multigenerational families along the way.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
The hobby has become a mainstream pastime, especially among Millennials and Gen Z, fueled by smartphone apps, social media communities and a pandemic-era hunger for free outdoor recreation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The sport once dismissed as a backyard pastime for older players has exploded into the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year, pulling in Gen Z, millennials and multigenerational families along the way.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Once dismissed as a retirement-community pastime, pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year, pulling in Gen Z, millennials and multigenerational families along the way.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
The hobby has become a mainstream pastime, especially among Millennials and Gen Z, fueled by smartphone apps, social media communities and a pandemic-era hunger for free outdoor recreation.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
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Heigl said she's worked to cater the home to her hobbies throughout the years, including an art studio located in a standalone building on the property, as well as putting her extensive yarn collection on display in their home theater.
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That’s what makes the difference between a hobby and a scalable, manufacturable, profitable product.
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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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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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