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 Sixth-year Kansas athletic director Travis Goff does not include the game of golf as one of his hobbies. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 The global board game market has been on the upswing since 2020, when people looked for new entertainment and hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 And aside from owning private jets and towering mansions, billionaires’ two favorite hobbies are buying stakes in professional sports leagues and pouring money into philanthropy. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Here are the top hobbies people are getting into right now, according to Pinterest search data. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026 Of the respondents, 38% cut spending on dining out, 34% reduced their shopping or retail splurges, 27% spent less on entertainment, 25% cut back on travel, 21% reduced their spending on hobbies, and 21% cut home improvement projects. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 People are embracing hands-on, analog hobbies like fermenting and outdoor crafting to disconnect from digital life. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 Psychologist Katie Witkiewitz recommends shifting socializing toward hobbies and activities that require your attention, per the APA. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Building Hope says groups centered around hobbies, including biking, knitting or book clubs, can provide another entry point for people who may not be ready to ask for professional help. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbies
  1. pursuits
  2. sports
  3. avocations
Noun
  • In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • From her home base in Philadelphia, Smith juggles a range of pursuits including real estate, sports, fashion, design and community leadership.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • DeNA, founded in Tokyo in 1999 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, spans mobile games, live-streaming and sports alongside its entertainment business.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The posters include a Sampaguita, the Philippines’ national flower, which Eala’s clothing sponsor, Nike, featured on a a visor at Wimbledon, where Eala announced herself to the wider sports world by beating defending champion Iga Świątek.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 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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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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