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
Part memoir, part practical guide, the book takes us through her own odyssey while also including advice from medical experts.
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
But Sriram’s movie — a grotesque odyssey through a place called Trashtown, which has shades of New Orleans and a hint of Los Angeles — is at least impressively strange.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Consisting of seven episodes,The Last of Us season 2 picks up five years after Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) dramatic odyssey across a pandemic-scarred America.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Each Starship will land with its propellant tanks depleted, and will depend on being refilled with 600 metric tons of oxygen and methane to make the return odyssey back to Earth.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
But Sriram’s movie — a grotesque odyssey through a place called Trashtown, which has shades of New Orleans and a hint of Los Angeles — is at least impressively strange.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Consisting of seven episodes,The Last of Us season 2 picks up five years after Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) dramatic odyssey across a pandemic-scarred America.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Each Starship will land with its propellant tanks depleted, and will depend on being refilled with 600 metric tons of oxygen and methane to make the return odyssey back to Earth.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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Erivo closed her speech with a powerful dedication to those feeling lost and uncertain in their journeys.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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His journey was captured in a recent documentary titled Punt on RTE Player, an Irish public service broadcaster.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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By offering reliable information and storytelling, Broadway Collection helps travelers plan their trips effectively.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some even swear their eye look lasted through a trip to the beach—swimming included.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Federal Investigative Agency says the women were forced into begging after being promised free passage for the Umrah pilgrimage.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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In December 1969, 150 people—mostly youths—arrived at Manzanar to commemorate the historic site, marking the first official Manzanar pilgrimage.—
Rachel Ng,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s about one-third the length of the speediest Everest expeditions currently offered by guiding companies.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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The expedition was broadcast live on the Discovery Channel.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The film was plagued by controversial headlines from the start due to casting and creative choices and then into its press tour due to social media posts from star Rachel Zegler.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Charleston is known for its garden tours that explore the region’s historic gardens and their Southern horticultural traditions.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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What often separates an experience filled with unforgettable memories from a White Lotus meltdown, however, comes down to one thing, experts say: setting the right expectations during and throughout your excursion.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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Since outdoor excursions require some extra preparation, a Pteromy 150-piece First Aid Kit is a smart addition to any packing list, while the Blavor Solar Charger Power Bank ensures your devices stay charged, even off the grid.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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SpaceX's 11 other crewed missions to date have been voyages to and from the International Space Station for NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some activities, like camping and snowshoeing, are only offered once per voyage and are subject to a lottery.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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