as in journey
a long trip from one place to another
Their yearlong odyssey took them to the other side of the world.
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Recent Examples of odyssey
This odyssey is happening across the tourism industry, as governments and passengers start pressuring air carriers to do more for the environment.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
After my epic eight-day kayaking odyssey on the St. Johns River and a multiday trek on the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail last year, my insatiable itch for adventure needed scratched again.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Gill met with the then-Academy leadership as the opening salvo in what would become a decades long odyssey.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The ominous thriller received a second trailer on Tuesday (April 1) as the Toronto singer/actor took viewers further into his bewildering odyssey.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
After my epic eight-day kayaking odyssey on the St. Johns River and a multiday trek on the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail last year, my insatiable itch for adventure needed scratched again.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Gill met with the then-Academy leadership as the opening salvo in what would become a decades long odyssey.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The ominous thriller received a second trailer on Tuesday (April 1) as the Toronto singer/actor took viewers further into his bewildering odyssey.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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At the time, Catina had been gone for 10 years, and her family was just embarking on a decades-long journey to keep her killer behind bars.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The decision to travel to the Middle East after last month’s trip to the Vatican for Pope Francis‘s funeral underscores the region’s importance to Trump’s domestic and foreign policy interests, from the economy to national security.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen’s crisis Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen's crisis Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Many supporters, like Goetz, have taken the opportunity to make the pilgrimage to Goodison for one final time before Everton move to a new state-of-the-art facility on Liverpool’s waterfront.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Svenskt Tenn has only one physical store, and a visit to the Stockholm flagship is like a pilgrimage to an ever evolving shrine of design.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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The team, exploring underwater from the research submersible Alvin, caught the rare sighting while on an expedition off Costa Rica to study the Tica hydrothermal vent.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Perry has been lambasted for her involvement in the all-female Blue Origin space expedition.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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In February, nearly three years after the book's original release, Van Pelt announced a tour to promote the forthcoming paperback.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His mini-rehabilitation tour in the media is, in accustomed Biden fashion, doing more to undermine his case for himself than buttress it.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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Kawa Voyage offers comprehensive excursions to paddle and swim through the glowing waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The cleanup excursions take place every Wednesday and Saturday and are free to resort guests.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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With regular departures throughout the year, the voyage line now offers four modern and sustainable ships with a goal to eliminate carbon emissions completely by 2030.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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