outside interest
noun
: an activity that someone enjoys doing when not working
She has a number of outside interests.
Examples of outside interest in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Unlike students in traditional pre-med programs who feel restricted in the classes outside of the core sciences they are required to take, students in this program are encouraged to pursue outside interests.
—
Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a lot of outside interest in Baeza, a maiden winner that finished second in the Santa Anita Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Most of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor are benefiting from spending by outside interest groups.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In a rational market, a CEO who delivers declining sales, shrinking margins, and alienates core customers while pursuing outside interests would see their company's stock value decline until either performance improves or leadership changes.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
But in today’s uncertain world, these kinds of outside interests can be important ways to reduce stress, build resilience, and increase optimism — all of which benefit individuals and the companies that employ them.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Don’t allow outside interests to distract from your responsibilities.
—Bridget Lee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Kids don’t always find those connections obvious, and sometimes need help understanding how their school subjects relate to their outside interests, Anderson said.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The public now sees a more stoic player with a plethora of outside interests, but mistaking his demeanor for complacency is dangerous.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a lot of outside interest in Baeza, a maiden winner that finished second in the Santa Anita Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Most of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor are benefiting from spending by outside interest groups.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In a rational market, a CEO who delivers declining sales, shrinking margins, and alienates core customers while pursuing outside interests would see their company's stock value decline until either performance improves or leadership changes.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
But in today’s uncertain world, these kinds of outside interests can be important ways to reduce stress, build resilience, and increase optimism — all of which benefit individuals and the companies that employ them.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Don’t allow outside interests to distract from your responsibilities.
—Bridget Lee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Kids don’t always find those connections obvious, and sometimes need help understanding how their school subjects relate to their outside interests, Anderson said.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The public now sees a more stoic player with a plethora of outside interests, but mistaking his demeanor for complacency is dangerous.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outside interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outside%20interest. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share