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
Such odysseys are more difficult for whales in the Northern Hemisphere, where massive continents make traveling across oceans tougher.
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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
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
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
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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Here’s a look at five of the best coastal train journeys around the world—from ultra-luxe sleeper journeys to short sightseeing routes—that are worth planning your next summer trip around.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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From coast to coast, these train journeys showcase some of the season’s best scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The crowd skews more towards families with young children, multi-gen ski trips, and groups who value a spot by the fireplace more than being the first person on the gondola each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This time, though, Barkov wasn’t celebrating with the Panthers, who didn’t even make the Stanley Cup playoffs this year after three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Prairie Village will act as a home base for the team in between their travels to different games, according to British tabloid The Daily Mail.—
Jenna Thompson
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Williams shared a cute snapshot from their travels to her Instagram in October 2025, which showed the 2-year-old sitting happily in a plastic tray while going through airport security.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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France and Germany—at war since the Romans led punitive expeditions over the Rhine from Gaul into Germania—had become the twin-stroke engine of a united Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The missions would prepare for future ventures deeper into the solar system, including the first human expeditions to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 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
Noun
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The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Duncan credits the groups with picking an optimal time for their excursions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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All riads come with 24/7 access to a personal butler, who can coordinate dinner reservations and arrange tours of the nearby Medina.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If there are older fans looking to relive tours of the past, Arirang is not the tour for that.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Ocean cruises often bundle less with their base fares than other types of voyages – though that can also vary significantly by cruise line.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Colonists brought honey bees with them on their earliest voyages across the Atlantic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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