Synonyms of pursuits

pursuits

noun

plural of pursuit

as in sports

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure

a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sports
• hobbies
• avocations
• amusements
• recreations
• pastimes
• entertainments
• hobbyhorses
• relaxations
• diversions
• distractions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pursuits

Filmmakers Jack Auen and Kevin Walker — who operate under the name Cosmic Salon — make movies in the belief that intellectual pursuits can be both exciting and cinematic. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Charles is dark and brooding, but proficient in manly pursuits. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

The paper had previously turned up its nose at such pursuits. — Sam Ezersky, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Until 1984, college athletics were excluded from antitrust law because antitrust didn’t deal with noncommercial, amateur pursuits. — Sen. Rand Paul Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Oscar winner reflected on her romantic pursuits while discussing her movie Couture. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Romance, leisure pursuits, and creative projects all deserve your attention during Libra season. — Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Discover here six must-see shows grounded in scholarship on female practices and pursuits. — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

The week ahead is going to amplify your energy around professional pursuits—a theme that has been ever-growing throughout this year, Cancer. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026