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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According to the synopsis, their odyssey takes them from the quiet Masai villages of Kenya to the dangerous, simmering streets of Casablanca in Morocco.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The trigger for an all-night odyssey that switches gears into crime-thriller mode comes soon after Lynette’s meeting with David to close on the house, at which her mother is a no-show.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The trigger for an all-night odyssey that switches gears into crime-thriller mode comes soon after Lynette’s meeting with David to close on the house, at which her mother is a no-show.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sisters try to dispose of the body and erase the evidence, but their journey reveals some deeper, darker secrets about their community.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skyridge will send you its tattered battle plans during its long trip back to Utah.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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King Charles and Prince Harry seem to be on the road to reconciliation, with the two recently meeting for tea during Harry’s latest trip to the UK.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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At one station, congregants pick up a scallop shell, a physical reminder of the pilgrimage through life, and dip it in water and grains of sand.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hounsou hopes the event will become a pilgrimage for African Americans and others eager to learn more.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike in Antarctica or Greenland, there aren’t dozens of expedition ships in the area.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Embark on a Galapagos expedition aboard the Four-Star Silver Origin, Silversea’s first destination-specific ship.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite being signed to the culture-changing label Sub Pop for four albums in the 2000s, Fruit Bats never achieved the same level of acclaim as many of their labelmates, like the Shins and Sleater Kinney, and Johnson disbanded the collective at the end of its 2013 tour.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bargatze has released six comedy specials, hosted two episodes of Saturday Night Live and sold millions of stand-up tour tickets.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The day-long excursion includes transportation to and from Tequila, a Fábrica La Rojeña distillery tour, lunch, Cuervo Tradicional tasting, and an agave fields tour.—
Roshae Hemmings,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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If taking excursions booked with a third party that is not the cruise line, check with the third party to make sure their times are correct and are strictly enforced to prohibit delays.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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