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
Gill met with the then-Academy leadership as the opening salvo in what would become a decades long odyssey.
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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
An upriver odyssey Throughout the course of the day, the whale traveled up the coastline, passing a fishing boat, a ferry and a kayaker, occasionally changing directions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The journey itself becomes a photographic odyssey, with each turn revealing new vistas of natural splendor.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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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
An upriver odyssey Throughout the course of the day, the whale traveled up the coastline, passing a fishing boat, a ferry and a kayaker, occasionally changing directions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The journey itself becomes a photographic odyssey, with each turn revealing new vistas of natural splendor.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 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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While on the Ellen DeGeneres Show back in 2015, the Shondaland pioneer opened up about an eye-opening moment that spawned her journey.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vionic Copal Kirra Strappy Sandals $120 $70 at Amazon Dressy enough to wear with maxi-length beach dresses yet casual enough to pair with linen shorts, these strappy sandals are suited for any event on your trip’s itinerary.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reasons for her travels—whether to marry a man at her father’s behest or to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome—are hazy.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu's second pilgrimage to Washington under Trump's second term was organized at short notice and billed as an attempt to address the new U.S. tariff regime.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Okeanos Explorer expedition is shedding new light on an important piece of world history.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yorktown's final resting place wasn't discovered until a 1998 expedition found it about 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Then Groff comes up an elevator trap door, like a 2000s pop star entering a stadium tour.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whether you’re headed to a nice meal or taking a wine tour, sport this tiered dress with a twirl-worthy skirt in the eye-catching color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Calmer adventures in the air are new helicopter excursions over the region’s geothermal terraces and mountain peaks plus a culinary adventure to Craggy Range Winery in the North Island’s gastronomic center, Hawke’s Bay.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Its five spacious cabins overlook snowy peaks and flower-freckled hillsides, and its owners, the Claus family, offer adventures like hiking, sandbar picnics, and fly-out excursions.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Kundera and Cavafy convey something profound: that life is nothing more than the voyage, a thought that can serve as a sort of antidote to the burdens of living.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Check out the Boston voyage happening this October.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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