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hobbies

NOUN

pleasurable pastime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement art avocation craft diversion fad fun obsession occupation specialty sport

STRONG

bag craze distraction fancy game interest kick play quest relaxation schtick shot sideline thing vagary weakness whim whimsy

WEAK

divertissement favorite occupation labor of love leisure activity leisure pursuit pet topic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment vocation work

STRONG

boredom dislike hate

WEAK

profession

Example Sentences

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Sandford said that his hobbies of wildlife photography and guitar could only fill up so many hours in the day.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I assume he has other hobbies — fitness or books or something else — that he did not mention in his relatively short letter.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

There’s a reason that dad hobbies are all chores: woodworking, yard work, grilling, tinkering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Hence, “The Joy of Painting” enjoyed a vigorous revival during the pandemic’s lockdowns, when hobbies assumed central importance in daily life.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“Brothers, sisters? Cats, cockatoos, hobbies? Where are you from?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse