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
And the Romans had other, less-objectionable avocations.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—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
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Today, cooking has become a major generational avocation and source of pride.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avocation
Noun
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What had begun as a hobby eventually blossomed into a thriving business.John Russell, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their journey began in a corner of their basement as a hobby, and the company now employs 12 workers.Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Netflix’s pickup of the two Women’s World Cup tourneys for U.S. members is its latest push into live sports.Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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As for the county with the most recreation centers, Park County in Montana led here by a mile with 4.01 per 1000 people, far above the average of 0.45.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that happens, the Forest Service’s avalanche centers will have to abandon more recreation areas like Seeley Lake.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Avocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avocation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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