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an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Recent Examples of hobbies
Nearly 500 single Americans were shown a mock Tinder profile with a blurred photo, some labels describing generic personal preferences and hobbies, and a bio with a more detailed description.
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And your 'fun bucket' should be around 20-30%, paying for gifts, hobbies, memberships and going out.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are at greater risk for depression, which can show up as loss of interest in pleasurable hobbies.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
For example, the applicant started with the image of her messy desk and told stories about accomplishments, hobbies, and skills that were evidenced in that space.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Eric's hobbies include reading and the occasional game of chess.
—Eric Ezenwa, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2024
Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Prioritize self-care, connect with friends and family, and engage in hobbies that bring you joy.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Tyler and Ashley had an immediate connection, chatting easily about their hobbies.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And your 'fun bucket' should be around 20-30%, paying for gifts, hobbies, memberships and going out.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are at greater risk for depression, which can show up as loss of interest in pleasurable hobbies.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
For example, the applicant started with the image of her messy desk and told stories about accomplishments, hobbies, and skills that were evidenced in that space.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Eric's hobbies include reading and the occasional game of chess.
—Eric Ezenwa, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2024
Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Prioritize self-care, connect with friends and family, and engage in hobbies that bring you joy.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Tyler and Ashley had an immediate connection, chatting easily about their hobbies.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Hobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbies. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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