hobby

After all, one of the biggest pet peeves of modern makers is the perception of their craft as being a frivolous hobby, rather than centuries-old skills that served as a foundation of modern engineering.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

The 19-year-old says the hobby has helped her build friendships, learn new skills and spend less time looking at screens.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“I keep hobby materials because I will become a painter,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Solomon’s hobby of DJing had drawn criticism and negative headlines, personalizing the drama at the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

I saw her wandering in the gardens with a small boy, Maxim’s father, clattering behind her on his hobby horse.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Many of these first-generation founders are bad at hobbies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Your agent will work 24/7 on your behalf to improve your relationships, health, career, finances, home management, hobbies and more,” he wrote.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

Listing hobbies and interests was fairly common until the mid-2010s, when recruiters told candidates to remove any references to noncore skills amid efforts to reduce bias in hiring, said King.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

From birdwatching to crocheting, hobbies once seen as old-fashioned are also finding a new audience as people look for inexpensive ways to improve their wellbeing.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Just try not to destroy it. I have many chores to attend to, so I may not be around much. There should be plenty of toys and hobbies here to keep you busy.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull