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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Such odysseys are more difficult for whales in the Northern Hemisphere, where massive continents make traveling across oceans tougher.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
The photo-rich hardcover follows a 1,200-mile odyssey into the heart of the world’s driest non-polar desert, the Atacama Desert in Chile.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
This personal and profound odyssey follows basketball star Brittney Griner from her playing career and harrowing imprisonment in Russia through the extraordinary geopolitical battle to secure her freedom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
The photo-rich hardcover follows a 1,200-mile odyssey into the heart of the world’s driest non-polar desert, the Atacama Desert in Chile.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
This personal and profound odyssey follows basketball star Brittney Griner from her playing career and harrowing imprisonment in Russia through the extraordinary geopolitical battle to secure her freedom.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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On Thursday, trying to reserve seats for Imax and other premium screenings via the AMC ticketing app and its website became an epic journey of its own.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The flagship restaurant, with its three Michelin stars, is a culinary pilgrimage site.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago de Compostela has long been associated with walking, thanks to its role as the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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France and Germany—at war since the Romans led punitive expeditions over the Rhine from Gaul into Germania—had become the twin-stroke engine of a united Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The start of the novel finds the family’s patriarch, Tomás, on the Irish peninsula with his son, Liam, engaged in a cartography expedition that is part of the greater Ordnance Survey of 1865 project.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Amenities and experiences The pre-dinner garden tour is not to be skipped.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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In support of the record, Syd has also announced a brief fall tour through the UK and Europe, which kicks off with a show at London festival All Points East.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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The concierge can help make arrangements for everything from securing a tee time at a nearby golf course to private kayaking tours, day trips to Valle de Guadalupe, and hot air balloon excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On the last day of their trip, during their final excursion, the executives learned that their minibus had been broken into.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Carnival Cruise Line distributes guidance to guests on every voyage to Lifou in New Caledonia, for example, the cruise line told USA TODAY.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The country's newest aircraft carrier undertook an eight-month maiden voyage in January 2024, swiftly followed by a nearly 11-month deployment.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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