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
The episodic subplots hopscotch between pop culture references, urban odysseys and, of course, animal puns.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odysseys
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The latest Assassin’s Creed adventure journeys to an old Nordic locale.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Viking’s scientific lens on the lakes Viking’s Great Lakes itineraries offer eight-to-17-day journeys and position guests not as passive observers but as participants.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former field hockey player, 34, invited former Disney actress Brenda Song, 38, onto her podcast, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, on Thursday, April 30, where the pair discussed trips to Disney World and Disneyland.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Events such as baseball clinics, movie and bowling nights, trips to minor-league games, meet-and-greets.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The wrinkle-free, water-repellant designs in Foreign Fare hinted at their travels with items named Jetsetter Jacket, Flight Jumpsuit, Wrap Me Up Dress, Hideaway Hoodie, Tour Tee and Just Go Polo.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.—
Alex Temblador,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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All excursions are pre-planned, so there is zero decision fatigue.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The concierge can arrange seamless transfers via car and boat, organize walking tours and boat tours of the island, and make reservations at exclusive restaurants and beach clubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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As Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors will be provided with in-person tours of the facilities to see firsthand the conditions inside our current jails.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Marco Polo’s Il milione gained widespread popularity among 13th- and 14th-century Europeans, and accounts from missionaries and explorers were published for audiences who often financed these voyages.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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