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 following list of darkly gripping movies include undercover police operations, addictive assassin dramas, and perilous hijacking odysseys based on true stories.
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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
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
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The pageantry, the performances, the slightly chaotic energy of that many athletes walking in behind their flags, all of them arriving at the same place after wildly different journeys.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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It was also recently deployed in Lake Tahoe in the United States, cutting two-hour journeys to 30 minutes.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 04,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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The on-stage ceremony was visually inspired by a plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that is known for weddings, which Himede visited during one of their many trips to the island in preparation for the show.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Mars and Earth align once every 26 months to allow for interplanetary travel, trips to the moon could take place every 10 days, Musk claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is the perfect sweater to throw in your personal item bag to use as a light layer on cold flights and as a comfortable layering option throughout the rest of your travels.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Texas has forced travels and double dribbles while drawing its fair share of offensive fouls.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
4 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,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guests can join him on foraging expeditions and in nutrition workshops.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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For those who prefer not to paddle, operators such as Caicos Dream Tours provides boat excursions to the island.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the year, a roster of lively events and social programs brings out members of the community for golf tournaments, tennis clinics, summer concerts, wine tastings, excursions, and more.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Summertime night tours have recently been introduced, which aim to help visitors imagine how the city once felt after sunset.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Met audio guide includes more than 3,000 audio and video messages, including kid-specific tours.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Genetic studies of ancient and modern Rapanui confirm their Polynesian origins while also suggesting limited contact with South America, likely the result of later voyages rather than founding migration.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only then can alarm systems fulfill their intended purpose – supporting crews, safeguarding lives, and ensuring safer voyages for all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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