odyssey

noun

od·ys·sey | \ˈä-də-sē

plural odysseys

Definition of odyssey

1 : a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune his odyssey from rural South to urban North, from poverty to affluence, from Afro-American folk culture to a Eurocentric world of books— J. E. Wideman

2 : an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest an odyssey of self-discovery a spiritual odyssey from disbelief to faith

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The story is about the emotional odyssey experienced by a teenage girl. the spiritual odyssey of the deeply religious

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Now two very different couples face a nine-month odyssey of culture shock, clashing values, changing attitudes and unlikely – but heartfelt – friendships. — Matthew J. Palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "New Pegasus PlayLab theater festival brings new works to UCF," 7 June 2018 The pop odyssey, which features over 100 local performers, is hilarious at times and touching at others, all while illustrating just how diverse our nation’s story is. — Bethany Ao, Philly.com, "I went up 50 feet in the air over the Schuylkill to ride PIFA's 'human chandelier'," 31 May 2018 Cass Plott said, beginning the odyssey of pharmaceuticals. — Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati tested the marijuana drug that the FDA has just approved," 27 June 2018 The odyssey to help Danny and Lupe is heaping financial and logistical strain on Ms. Serrano, an American of Colombian descent who grew up in Michigan, and her husband, Elmer, a permanent U.S. resident who immigrated from Honduras. — Jennifer Levitz, WSJ, "After Border Separation, Family Tries to Get Nephew Out of Foster Care," 22 June 2018 The odyssey of Marco Trungelliti—the lucky loser who rented a van, put Grandma in the backseat and trekked from Barcelona to Paris on a moment’s notice—made for a fun early tournament story. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "50 Parting Thoughts From Roland Garros 2018," 10 June 2018 The first episode covers the legal odyssey of Meek Mill, whose release from prison was ordered on Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. — Jay Willis, GQ, "Why Was Meek Mill in Jail? DeRay Mckesson Explains," 25 Apr. 2018 And when the Fabs were finally history, what got Paul out of bed (or a stupor) was recording weird, homey songs alone with his new photographer bride without any pressure to live up to the Beatles’ mind-bending psychedelic odysseys. — Morgan Enos, Billboard, "Remembering Linda McCartney With 7 Underappreciated Songs," 20 Apr. 2018 That began a 10-day odyssey that gripped the European nation. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, "These dramatic rescues boost hope for boys trapped in water-logged Thailand cave," 4 July 2018

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