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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
My hobbies were writing in my diary, spending hours looking at clothes online, and daydreaming.
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Nicolaia Rips, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Isolating the partner from friends, family or beloved hobbies and interests.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Pursue hobbies, set personal goals and engage in self-care practices that affirm your value, regardless of your relationship status.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This creativity can lead to further self-discovery, such as through exploring new hobbies.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington regularly provides a space for players to share their hobbies or play together.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Wargames and other tabletops can become hobbies for an entire person’s lifetime.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
That’s why these two hobbies are perfect for any flower children reading this guide.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Tran highlights the importance of gifts that honor the recipient’s dignity and reflect their lifelong passions, hobbies and preferences.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Dec. 2024
Nicolaia Rips, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Isolating the partner from friends, family or beloved hobbies and interests.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Pursue hobbies, set personal goals and engage in self-care practices that affirm your value, regardless of your relationship status.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This creativity can lead to further self-discovery, such as through exploring new hobbies.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington regularly provides a space for players to share their hobbies or play together.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Wargames and other tabletops can become hobbies for an entire person’s lifetime.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
That’s why these two hobbies are perfect for any flower children reading this guide.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Tran highlights the importance of gifts that honor the recipient’s dignity and reflect their lifelong passions, hobbies and preferences.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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