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
Barnes once imbued their relationship odysseys with enough levity to keep the party going.
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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.
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ABC News,
19 May 2026
The episodic subplots hopscotch between pop culture references, urban odysseys and, of course, animal puns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odysseys
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Both food and mating motivate humpback journeys in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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The epic journeys these fish take are a big part of the allure of steelheading — as well as the challenge.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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Their travels have taken them through Gloucester, Ipswich, Essex, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, Fredericksburg (Virginia), Savannah, Mystic (Connecticut).
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Not only in his travels as a fan and ambassador of the sport but in his work as a coach.
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
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Spotted on separate expeditions in 2024 and 2025, both videos offer new information on the goblin shark simply based on where they were located.
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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.
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Some excursions are not wheelchair friendly—check relevant excursion websites for more information and communicate any specific needs with Great Journeys New Zealand's team ahead of time for the best experience.
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The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours.
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The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
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Morand said these voyages represented only one part of Connecticut’s maritime connection to slavery.
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“Odysseys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odysseys. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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