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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odysseys
Noun
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Both food and mating motivate humpback journeys in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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The epic journeys these fish take are a big part of the allure of steelheading — as well as the challenge.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Ridetop is another ideal house—and often booked for corporate group trips, small meetings, and family reunions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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This month’s dinner is inspired by his travels to Greece and the people, ingredients and meals that left the biggest impression on him.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The pair confirmed their relationship in December, sharing a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo during her Lifetimes Tour, including snaps from her travels with the former leader of Canada's Liberal Party.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Climate change concerns have also been raised regarding pilgrimages in other countries, such as Kumbh Mela in India, which attracts hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers, as well as the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Some excursions are not wheelchair friendly—check relevant excursion websites for more information and communicate any specific needs with Great Journeys New Zealand's team ahead of time for the best experience.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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One of my favorite things about expedition cruising is the social atmosphere onboard, and that's certainly true of Quark voyages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Researchers from Australian Museum, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Museums Victoria collected more than 1,000 specimens across two voyages in 2021 and 2022.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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