as in hobby
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it
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Recent Examples of avocation
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
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Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks — this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
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Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
Carter’s new avocation as an end-of-life doula is an outgrowth of the more than 15 years the Detroit native has spent doing hospice work in her free time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks – this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
Some grandparents completely suppress their other identities in favor of their role as a grandparent, and while this can be great for the grandkids and their folks — this new avocation will swamp other relationships.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avocation
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Instead, invest your energy in things that give you a sense of agency: listening closely to a loved one, throwing yourself into a hobby, reading a novel.Jenny Taitz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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This juvenile sadist makes a hobby out of humiliation, intimidation, inflicting pain both physical and emotional.Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Research, networking and educational pursuits are favored.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni Rohan Nadkarni is a sports reporter for NBC News.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Themes highlighted in the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway could include agriculture, outdoor recreation, Indigenous stories, natural resources and music, according to the proposal.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 9,900 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Avocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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