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 Two very different odysseys collide in a story about endurance, privilege, and our shared humanity. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 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 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

In Alaska, salmon are one of the main prey sources for belugas—and the fish need cold water to develop their eggs, keep their metabolism stable and prevent energy depletion during long migratory journeys.

— Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
By contrast, those from the Northern states had to time their journeys carefully, since the Rockies and the Sierras could not be crossed in winter.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of journeys

Noun

Ambulances and medical helicopters made trips to and from the site, while unscathed survivors were put on buses.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
This velvet travel case is a much more efficient alternative to tossing jewelry into a plastic baggie on trips.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of trips

Noun

So, this brilliant archivist who worked with me found these images from French, German, and Italian anthropological expeditions.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of expeditions

Noun

As winter set in, Hopper made numerous excursions, trekking up to the Dixie Kitchen diner in Midtown to sketch the coffee urns, as well as salt and pepper shakers, cups, and napkin dispensers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
To speed up the mission and reduce risk, the initial moon walkers will wear a lighter, less complex space suit than the one still under development by Axiom Space for longer, subsequent excursions.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of excursions

Noun

The concierge can arrange birdwatching or fishing tours, while Chef Williams Saurina will guide you through the finer points of making fresh salsas in volcanic molcajetes, to be sampled with warm totopos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
According to Science Center employees, one of the most common questions that comes up on museum tours is about where, and how, astronauts went to the bathroom.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of tours

Noun

The 32-suite vessel will offer four-night voyages between Luxor and Aswan, during which guests can visit some of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites, including the tombs of Nefertari, Seti I, Ramses VI, and King Tutankhamun.

— Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
If trips to the beach were rare, voyages on a yacht were unheard of.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

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