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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 hobby
Everyone needs a hobby, but perhaps especially gay people.
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Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Finding a hobby or creative outlet that helps take your mind off daily stressors, as well as being part of a supportive community, can also ease anxieties and improve sleep.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Properly classify your investments as business assets rather than hobbies to ensure favorable tax treatment.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Anderson is an avid hiker, and the hobby now doubles as a therapy.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Finding a hobby or creative outlet that helps take your mind off daily stressors, as well as being part of a supportive community, can also ease anxieties and improve sleep.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Properly classify your investments as business assets rather than hobbies to ensure favorable tax treatment.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Anderson is an avid hiker, and the hobby now doubles as a therapy.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
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Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is doubling down on live sport by inking a landmark deal to stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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These avocations can take many shapes—traveling, golf, time with family, snowboarding, knitting, hunting, gardening, fishing, church choir, college football, crossword puzzles, theater, cycling, and walking.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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What began as an avocation turned into a serious occupation, as Fox Solomon turned to documenting the remnants of segregation visible in Chattanooga and across the South.Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
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If that happens, the Forest Service’s avalanche centers will have to abandon more recreation areas like Seeley Lake.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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As for the county with the most recreation centers, Park County in Montana led here by a mile with 4.01 per 1000 people, far above the average of 0.45.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cohen repeated in stunned amusement, while Cooper laughed uncontrollably.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
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Mitchell later met Chalamet at a screening of the actor's latest film A Complete Unknown, and the pair posed for a photo, to the internet's amusement.Brendan Le, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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