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

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hobbies

Are there any expensive hobbies or interests that you need to consider?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

All the parents say they carefully selected anonymous donors based on information such as their medical history, appearance, personality, education and hobbies.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

But you should avoid oversharing, for instance including the specifics of your holiday plans, or boasting about things like second homes or expensive hobbies.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

New hobbies equal new network: Perkins’s first real lead came from a five-minute chat with Bill Tai, an investor attending a conference in her hometown, Perth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

“And do you have any other hobbies besides helping people, Benton?”

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley