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
Auteur Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest odyssey of a film, One Battle After Another is when a sociopolitical Armageddon hits a postmodern world.
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Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
But what begins as a routine night quickly unravels into a chaotic, citywide odyssey.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Didi reluctantly offers a ride, and, from there, the two end up on an unlikely Christmas Eve odyssey together, without the supernatural qualities of Dickens but nevertheless with ghosts from the past along the way, such as Didi’s ex-husband and Cliff’s former improv troupe (named The Baltimorons).
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
But what begins as a routine night quickly unravels into a chaotic, citywide odyssey.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Didi reluctantly offers a ride, and, from there, the two end up on an unlikely Christmas Eve odyssey together, without the supernatural qualities of Dickens but nevertheless with ghosts from the past along the way, such as Didi’s ex-husband and Cliff’s former improv troupe (named The Baltimorons).
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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Pavle Milic's journey from restauranteur to winemaker Milic has long served as an evangelist for Arizona wine.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, Gabriel-Kane wrapped his first feature film, Terror on the Prairie, but the journey to his acting debut wasn’t an easy one.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Towns that were once pass-through spots for folks traveling between bigger cities—like Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville—have become places to plan trips around.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What to do in Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela is the last destination of the Camino de Santiago religious pilgrimage, with its historic center distinguished as a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since 2018, people from all over the world have made the pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama to experience the Equal Justice Initiative’s (EJI) Legacy Sites.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The discovery report recorded that the top drawer of the desk contains the provisioner’s ledger and the captain’s expedition journal, but the Danish team who found the ship were pessimistic about the likelihood of the books surviving the tow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Malaviya set out on his expedition on his 17th birthday in July 2023.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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For more information, to schedule a tour or for research appointments, call 414-372-7677.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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While the video topics range from recipe tutorials to Southern excursions, my fashion choices tend to get the most comments from viewers.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dana Point is known for its whale watching, and boat excursions offer a chance to spot dolphins, sea lions, and birds, as well as to enjoy the gorgeous coastal scenery.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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MacPhee, who was not involved in the new research, has conducted five scientific expeditions to Antarctica and curated an exhibition on Shackleton’s Endurance voyage at the museum.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Upon their arrival to Ellis Island, they were promptly doused in kerosene to delouse them after the voyage.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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