as in journey
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 odyssey
Over the course of their wistful and chaotic journey into the big city (a two-hour drive from Ibadan that becomes an odyssey unto itself, thanks to Nigeria’s petrol shortage), the boys will come to see their father in a brilliant new light — one that will light up their dreams for decades to come.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Tesfaye and Anima connect backstage and go on a little odyssey together through a carnival, laughing and gaming and hugging.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hannah John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her emotional performance onscreen.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
In this hypnotic odyssey, the ancient monasteries of Armenia’s highlands bear traces of epochs past.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 May 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Tesfaye and Anima connect backstage and go on a little odyssey together through a carnival, laughing and gaming and hugging.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hannah John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her emotional performance onscreen.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
In this hypnotic odyssey, the ancient monasteries of Armenia’s highlands bear traces of epochs past.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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Steele underwent Tommy John surgery as a minor-league prospect in 2017, which became part of his long journey to Chicago and the gradual development that turned him into a National League Cy Young Award contender.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Known for backing leading companies like Stripe, Airbnb, and Gusto, the firm has built a reputation for partnering early with visionary founders and supporting them at every stage of their journey.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Zelenskyy said during a trip to Lithuania Monday that a new release of prisoners of war was being prepared after the Istanbul meeting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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These infections can bring pain, fatigue, and constant discomfort, including frequent bathroom trips—just a few of the symptoms that many endure.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Roughly 80 miles from Mérida lies the charming village of Guadalupe, known for its magnificent Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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On average, more than two million Muslims a year take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The end of the four-day expedition was bittersweet.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The expedition includes tastings of 12 wines at their respective locations, a traditional morning snack, and a three-course lunch in one of the top restaurants in the village of Kurtatsch.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The North American leg of Linkin Park’s upcoming tour is set to kick off July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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Martin and his merry band of Coldplay troubadours – guitarist Jonny Buckland, bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – unleashed their infectious brand of rock May 31 on an adoring California crowd to kick off the final leg of a three year tour that wraps in London this September.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The musical is framed as a vaudeville variety show with an experimental edge, a meta excursion in which other pop culture figures of King’s time (most of them largely forgotten) step forward to guide you through the story and the yarn grows more ripping by the scene.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The new credit card will include chances to earn toward member-exclusive experiences – such as trackside access at racing events and off-the-grid EV excursions.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning has arrived in waters near Japan's southwestern islands after a southward voyage from its home port on China's Yellow Sea coast over the weekend.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Perhaps the most dramatic part of the film is the one that’s the most painfully stretched out, depicting Magellan’s long, relentless voyage (1519-1521) from Spain to the Spice Islands, which saw many crew members die along the way.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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