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
On this 30-song triple album, the Wilco front man narrates a shambolic, lovely folk-rock odyssey well worth sinking into.
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Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Here’s to you, our readers, who’ve supported us on this odyssey!
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The history of ‘Swept Away’ The shipwreck saga was an odyssey a decade in the making.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the synopsis, their odyssey takes them from the quiet Masai villages of Kenya to the dangerous, simmering streets of Casablanca in Morocco.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Here’s to you, our readers, who’ve supported us on this odyssey!
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The history of ‘Swept Away’ The shipwreck saga was an odyssey a decade in the making.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the synopsis, their odyssey takes them from the quiet Masai villages of Kenya to the dangerous, simmering streets of Casablanca in Morocco.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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Sky's next journey could involve two familiar faces.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The questions were focused on the journey itself.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Pashinyan was widely popular among diaspora Armenians after taking power in the 2018 Velvet Revolution, maintaining good relations with them and doing community visits during his international trips.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The unbeaten California Golden Bears (3-0) make their first-ever trip to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night to face off with the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1).—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When the Gophers football team played UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium last October, more than 12,000 maroon-and-gold fans made a pilgrimage to Pasadena, Calif.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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Two other black snailfishes, the Dark Snailfish (Careproctus yanceyi) and the Sleek Snailfish (Paraliparis em), were discovered on a diving expedition 186 miles (300 km) off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, at Station M, a deep-sea research observatory near the coast.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The expeditions are part of the league’s efforts to expand the American sport’s presence overseas.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans saw Brock Lesnar defeat John Cena on his retirement tour, a new WWE Women's World Champion was crowned, and Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against rival Drew McIntyre.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Choose from tours that roam through downtown or historic neighborhoods, and popular family-friendly tours like the Mornings in the Market Food Tour.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shore excursions are designed to maximize time in the historic capital, but the result is often an exhausting day.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Picking an exact landing site will take some time, although NASA will place the mission in the south pole region of the moon where ice and other critical minerals may be available for astronauts to use for future excursions.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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For example, one voyage from El Realejo, Nicaragua, in 1850 brought fifty parrots and five monkeys to the city.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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