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
Given how much the lo-fi radio landscape owes to spacious chiller odysseys like Los Angeles and Until the Quiet Comes, what’s really set Flying Lotus apart at his best has been his ability to cram the entire universe into a thimble.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 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
His life is one of the great 20th-century odysseys.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 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
His life is one of the great 20th-century odysseys.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odysseys
Noun
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Bikes now make twice as many as journeys as cars.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Birdwatchers often spot them stopping at feeders or gardens during these seasonal journeys, making migration an exciting time to observe these remarkable birds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Russell Anthony made eight trips to the dentist last year.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Public interest in more trips to the moon had faded, support from the president had dropped and Congress had cut the agency's budget.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Our travels took us to the heartland of America, Oklahoma City.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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When Chris left for Japan, Ronda felt safe about his travels there, in part because of the country’s high criminal conviction rate, at greater than 99%.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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After a life-changing trip to Antarctica with polar explorer Robert Swan, Paras Loomba was inspired to use his electrical engineering background to create impact expeditions back home in the Himalaya.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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While no moon landing is in store for the mission, the crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling about 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the moon – the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Remarkably, Wilderness Travel is one of just a handful of companies offering backcountry excursions here.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cabo Nature offers whale-watching excursions aboard a 26-foot boat with an all-woman crew, where sightings of humpback whales pair with views of El Arco.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More nostalgia acts should team up for similar, more bang for your buck tours.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some of those changes made it into subsequent live tours in the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The deployment affects 5-night cruises to the Dominican Republic and Perfect Day at CocoCay, 4-night Bahamian getaways and 9-night voyages with stops in Aruba and Curaçao.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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