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
Fixing the windows became an odyssey, thanks to Mansion Flats’ historic designation.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
And SpongeBob, determined to not be just a bubble blowing baby boy, is set off on his own odyssey that takes him and his jolly starfish sidekick Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) on a madcap adventure to the underworld with the ghost of The Flying Dutchman ( Mark Hamill ) and his lackey Barb (Regina Hall).
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Inspired by the American Midwest, the South Londoners’ debut album is a drifting odyssey through ambient and downtempo trance that captures the feeling of meditative drives on sprawling backroads.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
The design brief that Mike and Sharon Matas compiled at the outset of their Sea Ranch odyssey delivers a veritable master class in the art of communicating intent, philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
And SpongeBob, determined to not be just a bubble blowing baby boy, is set off on his own odyssey that takes him and his jolly starfish sidekick Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) on a madcap adventure to the underworld with the ghost of The Flying Dutchman ( Mark Hamill ) and his lackey Barb (Regina Hall).
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Inspired by the American Midwest, the South Londoners’ debut album is a drifting odyssey through ambient and downtempo trance that captures the feeling of meditative drives on sprawling backroads.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
The design brief that Mike and Sharon Matas compiled at the outset of their Sea Ranch odyssey delivers a veritable master class in the art of communicating intent, philosophy, and aesthetic direction.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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Their longest journey was roughly one hour by coach.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The journey into the timeless elegance begins at the curb.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the benefit only applies to travel with that specific airline, this can easily save you $70 in fees per person per round-trip flight.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That industry, and its relationship to the city and state that cradled it for so long, is in a state of upheaval (or cataclysm, depending on who’s talking), which makes a pilgrimage to the Hollywood Heritage Museum even more powerful.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly all the diners who have made the eight-hour pilgrimage here are fans of the show.—
Joel Stein,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marco Calò, professor in the UNAM's Geophysics Institute's vulcanology department and the project leader, invited The Associated Press to accompany the team on its most recent expedition, the last before its research on the volcano will be published.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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In January 1899, the American gunboat USS Wilmington set out on an expedition to Venezuela, steaming up the Orinoco River toward the country’s interior.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Belau is the founder of Girls’ Guide to the World, a tour company that arranges roughly 80 international group trips a year primarily for Americans as well as travelers from other English-speaking countries.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Set in British Columbia and tied for the top national park in Canada, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is coastal paradise made up of more than 30 islands and islets complete with coves, beaches, and trails, according to the report from tour operator Journeyscape.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Only the longer journeys include excursions.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to CruiseMapper, the vessel is currently on a 17-day, one-way voyage from Fort.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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But Leyenberger said the ship's propeller was damaged before the scheduled voyage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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