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
André’s odyssey turns into a beautiful film about living, being curious and looking at what life has handed you, both good and bad.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Given how much the lo-fi radio landscape owes to spacious chiller odysseys like Los Angeles and Until the Quiet Comes, what’s really set Flying Lotus apart at his best has been his ability to cram the entire universe into a thimble.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The odyssey sparks no miracle but, yes, a collective rebirth.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The film chronicles Lustenberger, better known as Lusti, and Morrison’s two-year odyssey to become the first people to ski the massive glacier that sits atop Great Trango Tower like frosting on a birthday cake.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Given how much the lo-fi radio landscape owes to spacious chiller odysseys like Los Angeles and Until the Quiet Comes, what’s really set Flying Lotus apart at his best has been his ability to cram the entire universe into a thimble.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The odyssey sparks no miracle but, yes, a collective rebirth.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The film chronicles Lustenberger, better known as Lusti, and Morrison’s two-year odyssey to become the first people to ski the massive glacier that sits atop Great Trango Tower like frosting on a birthday cake.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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The astronauts will splash down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their journey.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in more than 53 years, humans have begun a journey to the Moon.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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In their initial trips to the plate in the second inning, Caglianone doubled, Collins doubled him home, and Isbel singled to score Collins.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The trip to the moon will take about four days.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Saintly intercession Just on the outskirts of Qom is a village called Jamkaran, home to another important pilgrimage site.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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When April Grey was a kid, her parents would make an annual pilgrimage from San Francisco to New York City to stay with her grandparents.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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After two major delays, NASA made history on April 1 and launched a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day expedition around the moon and back.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tatum continued his impressive comeback tour by tallying 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals before sitting out the fourth quarter with Boston in control.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Remington was from New York and remained an Easterner his whole life, except for his excursions in the West.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several cruise lines have canceled their voyages or changed their itineraries in the Middle East due to ongoing safety issues amid the Iran conflict.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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John sought to close the area to foreign shipping and after his accession in 1481 ordered new voyages of discovery to ascertain the southern limit of the African continent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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