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
Here are the top five things that made Katy Perry’s Austin stop a truly unforgettable, if at times peculiar, pop odyssey:
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The theft sends him on an odyssey across the gentrifying streets of Toronto to recover his music in time for a potentially life-changing meeting with a Grammy winner.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Shot and set in Transylvania, where the vampire myth began, the film sees Jude embark on an epic odyssey to make Dracula great again.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
My 45-minute flight back to D.C. turned into a six-hour odyssey with a diversion through Richmond, Virginia — an unwelcome reminder that weather is by far the biggest cause of air travel delays.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The theft sends him on an odyssey across the gentrifying streets of Toronto to recover his music in time for a potentially life-changing meeting with a Grammy winner.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Shot and set in Transylvania, where the vampire myth began, the film sees Jude embark on an epic odyssey to make Dracula great again.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
My 45-minute flight back to D.C. turned into a six-hour odyssey with a diversion through Richmond, Virginia — an unwelcome reminder that weather is by far the biggest cause of air travel delays.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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The family received £250 from the local council — that covered about 10 journeys to Blackburn — and £500 from the Cumbria branch of the FA but Joanne downsized their home twice to release some money.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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What followed was a journey of determination documented in a TikTok video, culminating in a community spirit that fulfilled a little boy's dream.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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While Trump has expressed excitement over his state visit, in particular, there are already protests taking place against his trips.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Book a room at The Sunset Inn in Sunset Beach to get in some beach time during your trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Until his health failed, Lewis had led an annual bipartisan congressional pilgrimage to Selma to mark that anniversary.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida’s lone pilgrimage to Minnesota is Jan. 24.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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This novel based on a true story centers on an orphaned girl, who is taken on a French expedition by her new guardian — where she’s later abandoned and forced to fight for her survival.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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One is this nine-day expedition with Astro Trails from July 27 to Aug. 4, 2027, which will witness the total solar eclipse in the remote Siwa Oasis.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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The Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation has been giving tours of safe sections of the tunnels for 20 years.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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But the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied multiple requests for a tour of any of the locations.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Made from 100 percent linen fabric, these airy shorts are the perfect pick for hot travel days, sightseeing excursions, and more, and the loose fit is both forgiving and flattering.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of dining options and extra experiences like cabana rentals and shore excursions.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The voyage had been long-planned with her spouse of many decades.—
Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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There was no Deep Space Network to track and command the spacecraft, and navigating to Venus was less challenging than the voyage to Mars, which was almost twice as long — some 325 million miles (523 million km).—
Rod Pyle,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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