Thesaurus results for ODYSSEYS

odysseys

noun

plural of odyssey

as in journeys

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 odysseys Barnes once imbued their relationship odysseys with enough levity to keep the party going. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 9 June 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 The episodic subplots hopscotch between pop culture references, urban odysseys and, of course, animal puns. — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 While diagnostic odysseys may seem like something reserved for unusual or rare conditions, many people with more common illnesses also face extended periods without answers. — Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026 Their journeys to the Olympics are more than anything immigrant stories, the odysseys of two families of dreamers who settled in the South Bay, Chloe Kim’s family in Torrance, Bea Kim’s on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 The following list of darkly gripping movies include undercover police operations, addictive assassin dramas, and perilous hijacking odysseys based on true stories. — Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025 And, to top it off, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a new series of Les Cabinotiers watches that pays homage to astronomy and the odysseys of ancient times. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Fleeing an economic crisis and political repression back home, many Venezuelans have risked their lives on treacherous journeys to reach the US.

— Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The aircraft targets journeys that typically require between 60 and 90 minutes on the road, where traffic congestion can make driving unpredictable.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of journeys

Noun

Patrick Michaud, a police spokesperson, said Thursday that Barnes has made four trips to Chicago this year and spent about 18 days in total traveling there.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026
For Chesney, who grew accustomed to long bus trips while coaching at the lowest levels of college, UCLA’s luxury travel, by comparison, seems manageable.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of trips

Noun

Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Accidents are common on climbing expeditions in northern Pakistan because of avalanches, falling ice and rock, extreme altitude and rapidly changing weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expeditions

Noun

Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
This effortlessly cool, boho-chic maxi dress is perfect for excursions to the farmers market, brunch with friends, the pool, or out for drinks.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of excursions

Noun

In the San Diego area, a family found out someone had reposted photos from their actual rental listing and was setting up tours in exchange for cash, according to a CBS 8 News report.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
The Kennedy Center is temporarily suspending free public tours of the performing arts venue after a volunteer tour guide spoke with the New York Times about President Donald Trump‘s efforts to gut the cultural institution.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Definition of tours

Noun

That stylish interior is balanced by a rugged, utilitarian exterior engineered for extended voyages.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection From Miami, Florida Travelers looking for the ultimate luxury cruise vacation can board The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma for three- to seven-night roundtrip voyages from Miami.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

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