as in hobbies
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 pastimes
Use Mismatched Vintage Dishware Mixing and matching vintage dishware from the thrift store is one of Gaines’ favorite pastimes—and rules for elevated, classic decor, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Myers grew up on a ranch, and hunting and fishing were pastimes.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
It is known as one of the monarch’s favorite pastimes during the holiday season.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In particular, their work included leaping into water to find waterfowl, as the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that swimming and fetching are their natural pastimes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As a lifelong football fan and an 17-year spirits veteran, two of my favorite pastimes naturally intersect every NFL season.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The couple — for whom traveling and yachting have proven to be favorite pastimes — was spotted spending time together and mingling with a larger group on the boat, the photos show.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Myers grew up on a ranch, and hunting and fishing were pastimes.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
It is known as one of the monarch’s favorite pastimes during the holiday season.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In particular, their work included leaping into water to find waterfowl, as the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that swimming and fetching are their natural pastimes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As a lifelong football fan and an 17-year spirits veteran, two of my favorite pastimes naturally intersect every NFL season.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The couple — for whom traveling and yachting have proven to be favorite pastimes — was spotted spending time together and mingling with a larger group on the boat, the photos show.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
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Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new sports-centric smart glasses have up to nine hours of battery life, can capture 3K video and contain speakers that are louder than their predecessors.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Growing up in a family of five kids in a suburb of Philadelphia, one of her high school jobs was working at wealth management company Merrill Lynch part-time in addition to working in a pharmacy, playing sports, and completing her schoolwork.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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