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 Those who managed to secure release under habeas corpus brought back accounts of harrowing, disorganized odysseys through an ad-hoc mass-detention bureaucracy. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 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

When the east Texas oilfield was discovered in the interwar years, gasoline prices fell sharply, incentivizing bigger engines and vehicles, while encouraging longer journeys.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Grieving families were made visible, giving voice and shape to those who were lost, as people held symbolic burial rites or went on their own journeys to look for loved ones.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of journeys

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The airline subsequently arranged a new flight crew so customers could continue their travels to Orlando, with the flight arriving later that evening.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Foregrounding natural light, air, and open space, the design was remarkably future-forward—a result of Biki Oberoi’s extensive travels around the world—with service at its core.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of travels

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Over the course of several years, logs and woody debris could have accumulated in this area, Gammer explained, forming a sort of raft on which trees can grow — and embark on naval expeditions, apparently.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
British Arctic expeditions used the north coast of Svalbard as a base for research, a tradition of scientific observation that continues across Svalbard today.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of expeditions

Noun

Unpack once and experience multi-city itineraries featuring award-winning shore excursions that showcase the best of each area.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
Judging by our social feeds, more Americans are taking European excursions more often than before.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of excursions

Noun

The automaker also operates an on-site driving simulator, and attendees have access to tours and upscale dining options on the Porsche campus.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Public tours of the property were halted, owing to all the construction, but, before that, docents had noticed the President walking the grounds and slipping notes to gardeners and landscapers.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

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