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

The resulting feature centers on the challenges, joys and intimate journeys of being born with a body outside the physical definitions of male or female, explored through the lives of intersex individuals in India, Brazil and the United States.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The underlying structure limited its ability to improve customer journeys, introduce new functionality and give marketing greater control.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of journeys

Noun

Heather is absolutely tickled and lets out a cackle, because that little bit surely hits even harder if the FBI has actually busted up one of your cast trips before.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.

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

Definition of trips

Noun

The ice inside these eternally dark craters could be used to supply water, air, and rocket fuel for a Moon base, supporting a permanent settlement and providing a springboard for future expeditions to Mars.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Ssebayiga and his team of Deaf guides lead expeditions like gorilla treks through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, rhino-tracking safaris at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and chimpanzee-watching in Kibale Forest National Park.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of expeditions

Noun

Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout.

— Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Cime Aventure leads paddling excursions on the Bonaventure River, one of the clearest in the world, and a highlight on the Gaspésie Tour.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of excursions

Noun

Since then, over 85 million passengers have been welcomed aboard its numerous cruise experiences, which range from holiday lights tours to summer sunset experiences.

— ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Boldface names were offered tours of the oasis of AlUla and its vast sandstone canyons.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tours

Noun

In response, buyers have turned to crude produced in the Americas, which must be shipped via long transoceanic voyages.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Disruption can force ships to reroute around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding significant time and cost to voyages.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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