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
Some kind of odyssey, one that not only wore on him, but wore on those around him.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Following Joel and Ellie on a cross-country odyssey, the story is neatly broken into four chapters based on seasons of the year, with subchapters serving to provide little pit stops and pockets of storytelling where new characters enter and exit (usually by dying).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
This is what football does to fans, with thousands making their own personal odysseys via various routes and means.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What begins as a healing alliance soon turns into a mind-bending odyssey that unravels Tesfaye's core.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Following Joel and Ellie on a cross-country odyssey, the story is neatly broken into four chapters based on seasons of the year, with subchapters serving to provide little pit stops and pockets of storytelling where new characters enter and exit (usually by dying).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
This is what football does to fans, with thousands making their own personal odysseys via various routes and means.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What begins as a healing alliance soon turns into a mind-bending odyssey that unravels Tesfaye's core.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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During a candid conversation from his home in Los Angeles, Rodríguez reflects on the journey that brought him here.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Ethan Miller/Getty Images Brightline West trains are planned to travel at up to 200 miles per hour, meaning the journey from Las Vegas to Southern California could be reduced to around two hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The store also buys your old stuff, but make sure the buyer is there before making the trip.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Bezos invited President Donald Trump to the wedding, the Journal reported, though Trump will not make the trip due to scheduling conflicts.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Instead, many cities and towns in the Jackson Purchase region celebrate a 160-year-old pilgrimage almost two months later known as the Eighth of August.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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The pilgrimage will culminate at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in L.A. on June 22 with a mass and procession.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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For just the fourth time ever, researchers on an expedition in the Andes Mountains have recorded the Andean condor — the world’s largest flying bird — nesting in Peru.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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The Tierra del Fuego itinerary was the first of this kind to launch; Sebastián Navarro, an expedition manager with the brand, worked on it for more than a year.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Companies like Cycling Copenhagen and the Bicycle Chef also offer tours.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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Adam Sandler has announced a 30-city fall arena tour across America that will kick September 5 in Jacksonville, FL, before making its way to New York, Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Omaha, and Seattle.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Expect shore excursions that complement the astronomical theme, such as a visit to Stonehenge in England, a historic site believed to have been constructed to align with the winter and summer solstices.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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The voyage takes place aboard a Boeing 777-200LR, an ultra-long-range aircraft designed specifically for these marathon routes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Last-Minute Changes To Cruises Booking a trip on a cruise ship’s maiden voyage has great appeal, being among the first people in the world to set sail on a brand new ship.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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