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
Over the course of their wistful and chaotic journey into the big city (a two-hour drive from Ibadan that becomes an odyssey unto itself, thanks to Nigeria’s petrol shortage), the boys will come to see their father in a brilliant new light — one that will light up their dreams for decades to come.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Tesfaye and Anima connect backstage and go on a little odyssey together through a carnival, laughing and gaming and hugging.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hannah John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her emotional performance onscreen.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
In this hypnotic odyssey, the ancient monasteries of Armenia’s highlands bear traces of epochs past.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 May 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Tesfaye and Anima connect backstage and go on a little odyssey together through a carnival, laughing and gaming and hugging.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hannah John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her emotional performance onscreen.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
In this hypnotic odyssey, the ancient monasteries of Armenia’s highlands bear traces of epochs past.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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The Annecy team has been incredibly supportive of this experimental journey.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The pooch, who got a new lease on life after he was rescued from dire circumstances, became social media famous after Klee documented his journey on TikTok, with some of the videos garnering millions of views.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Second-row captain’s chairs are optional and will drop seating from eight to seven, but even the third row can fit (not-large) adults on short trips.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These shows feel like a one-off trip into the past.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Roughly 80 miles from Mérida lies the charming village of Guadalupe, known for its magnificent Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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On average, more than two million Muslims a year take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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His first-person stories include supersonic flights in eight separate aircraft pulling up to 9 Gs and flying to 84,000 ft; driving a Bugatti at 253 mph and Indy cars at 200 mph; expeditions to the North and South Poles; summiting the Matterhorn and 23,000-ft.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The hotel and the expedition cruise ships are being organized by Silversea Cruises, an ultra-luxury and expedition cruising company Royal Caribbean acquired in 2018.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The financial machinery behind a blockbuster tour is massive — and expensive.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Also back will be SoCal, Texas, Chicago, and the Carolina Hogs, who shouldn’t have any lighting issues this time around since it’s being held at the frequent pro tour hosting facility Pictona in Holly Hill.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Each of the six itineraries is an experiential deep dive of immersive cultural moments, unforgettable active excursions, the most stunning sights and indulgent cuisine.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Noise-reducing Earplugs Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Another cool thing about the Solace Odyssey is the way the owner has invited potential charter clients to share the voyage of discovery by curating their own odyssey.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For example, the budget directs about $1 billion to new technology investments to support crewed Mars missions while conservative estimates have projected that such voyages would cost hundreds of billions of dollars more.—
Nadia Drake,
Scientific American,
3 June 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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