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
The Chicago delegation traveling with Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV includes some of his closest allies, as well as business owners who are perhaps looking to get closer to both leaders during the splashy odyssey to Vatican City this week.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Ece Temelkuran on the Slow Creep of Authoritarianism Nation of Strangers is the conclusion of a decade-long odyssey.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Don’t miss Alcopop’s Black Mango Watermelon, Seongju Chamoe and Watermelon Ice Pop; Matcha Latte, with flash-frozen local herbs and a hand-cut ice diamond; and Journey, a concoction that maps a tomato’s global odyssey.
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Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Such odysseys are more difficult for whales in the Northern Hemisphere, where massive continents make traveling across oceans tougher.
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ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Ece Temelkuran on the Slow Creep of Authoritarianism Nation of Strangers is the conclusion of a decade-long odyssey.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Don’t miss Alcopop’s Black Mango Watermelon, Seongju Chamoe and Watermelon Ice Pop; Matcha Latte, with flash-frozen local herbs and a hand-cut ice diamond; and Journey, a concoction that maps a tomato’s global odyssey.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Such odysseys are more difficult for whales in the Northern Hemisphere, where massive continents make traveling across oceans tougher.
—
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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The strait will need to be de-mined, empty tankers will need to start coming back into the area, production will need to restart and oil will need to start the slow journey to its destination.
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Chiron moving into Taurus initiates a healing journey to reconnect with joy and authentic expression.
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
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Slippery Rock is a half hour away from the town of Butler, and admirers of the president had started to make pilgrimage to the grounds of the Farm Show, where the Maximum Leader bested the forces of death only two years earlier.
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In April, Leo made a pilgrimage to Annaba, Algeria, modern-day Hippo, where Augustine lived, preached and died.
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Tempur-Pedic’s reputation as a luxury mattress brand with exceptional performance can be attributed to its roots—the cushioning material was originally developed for NASA’s pilot test expeditions.
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This year’s expedition followed on the team’s discovery, in 2013, of the Mayan city of Chactún.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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Minnesota's ties to slavery, the Civil War and the Juneteenth holiday sent many to Fort Snelling for a tour on Friday.
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Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.
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For me, those savings have meant more freedom to say yes to a shore excursion, a visit to the spa onboard, or even an extra day tacked onto either end of the trip.
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Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.
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While the company’s rockets have not yet reached orbit, that’s due to change sometime in late 2026, when Relativity Space’s two-stage, reusable Terran R is set to make its debut voyage.
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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