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
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.
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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
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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Walden and D’Amaro will also have to determine if Disney should continue to fund James Cameron’s cinematic journeys to Pandora.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The same economic frustrations that drive perilous journeys north are now being weaponized to fill foreign trenches east.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The house retains its crown molding and tin ceilings, now layered with eclectic pieces sourced by the owners on vintage hunting trips to Palm Springs and Chicago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Previous trips were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her travels are usually inspired by mountain bike trails, classic crags, and whatever is happening in the sky.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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The trips have come even though as a bombastic podcaster during the Biden administration, Patel repeatedly lambasted Wray for using the FBI plane for personal travels and even suggested that the jet be grounded.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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On your expeditions or afterwards.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts won't be landing, but will instead circle the moon on a 10-day trip to test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rocky Mountaineer even offers full vacation packages that include excursions and trip extensions.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Complimentary Shore Excursions Many luxury cruise lines include excursions in their pricing, whereas excursions cost extra on a mainstream option and their costs can add up.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Jackson supported a mentoring program from her home state of Arkansas in which high school students participate in annual college tours.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Virtual and augmented reality tours — powered by AI — let buyers walk through homes from anywhere in the world.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The full amount varies based on the length of your cruise, starting with $50 for voyages of six days or less.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Swimsuits are standard attire on many cruise ships, but some voyages don’t even require those.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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