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
Noun
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Most side projects fail because people treat them like hobbies.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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In an era where gaming is not just a hobby but a lifestyle, the right present can really enhance the gaming universe and make a gamer’s setup more comfortable.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Soto is up to the taking a meeting phase of one of baseball’s biggest free agent sagas that is perhaps is seeing more details than the pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, who went from allegedly signing with the Toronto Blue Jays to actually joining the Dodgers on a massively deferred deal.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fremont County deputies and troopers with the Iowa State Patrol chased the Kia in a pursuit that crossed over into Missouri, the sheriff's office said.Doha Madani, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the movie, Pitt’s character retires from the sport after suffering a crash but is thrusted back into action when he’s recruited by F1 team owner (Bardem) to mentor the rookie phenom Joshua Pearce (Idris).Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Impact of Fashion in Formula 1 Eliza Huber, senior fashion editor at Who What Wear, has covered Formula 1 and the wider impact of fashion on sports extensively since 2022.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 22 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 1 Dec. 2024.
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