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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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Source Code gives us a nice peek into your childhood, with fun, purposeful hobbies like hiking and card playing with your grandmother, a supportive family, as well as tight, like-minded friends, including Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
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Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
The bookstore, located at 3040 Blake St., is one example of a flourishing romance community in Colorado where authors, readers and entrepreneurs are making public the once-private hobby of giggling and blushing over fictional people’s love stories.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Off-duty, the Princess of Wales is known to pursue a photography hobby, and the new picture of her confirms that her youngest son Louis might be following in her footsteps.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
One of my primary hobbies is riding the subway all over New York City in search of the next life-changing bowl of noodles or slice of pizza.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
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Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
The bookstore, located at 3040 Blake St., is one example of a flourishing romance community in Colorado where authors, readers and entrepreneurs are making public the once-private hobby of giggling and blushing over fictional people’s love stories.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Off-duty, the Princess of Wales is known to pursue a photography hobby, and the new picture of her confirms that her youngest son Louis might be following in her footsteps.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
One of my primary hobbies is riding the subway all over New York City in search of the next life-changing bowl of noodles or slice of pizza.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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When the police officer tried to pull the vehicle over, the vehicle fled, resulting in a pursuit.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Today the modern equivalents of gambier—such as palm oil and timber plantations—and the relentless pursuit of profit means some areas are continuing to experience deforestation at the highest rates in the world.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No one wins anything, not unless a fan places a side bet with a friend, even though sports gambling is strictly forbidden in the great state ‘a’ Texas, according to our fearless leader, noted liberal Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Although the Invictus Games had six previous iterations since Harry created the adaptive sports competition for service personnel and veterans in 2014, the Vancouver-Whistler event is the first time winter sports have joined the lineup.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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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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The Valentine’s Day event — centered on card making — provided a way to draw people back in, said Monica Benyamin, the recreation facility director.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On top of that, the lakes are a major source of recreation in the area and generate millions of dollars for the local economy.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The official website for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tech billionaire Elon Musk heads, was reportedly hacked on Friday, sending waves of confusion and amusement through the internet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s no shortage of diversions and amusements to fill your Sunday afternoon.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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