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
By taking these mass rodent odysseys, squirrels settled new areas, found higher-quality munchies, and, in turn, made more squirrels.
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Early into said odyssey, the accidentally adventurous foursome cross paths with Jod Na Nawood, an enigmatic character played by Jude Law.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 30 Nov. 2024
For that odyssey from unhoused to secure and looking ahead, Open Heart provides a map.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Early into said odyssey, the accidentally adventurous foursome cross paths with Jod Na Nawood, an enigmatic character played by Jude Law.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 30 Nov. 2024
For that odyssey from unhoused to secure and looking ahead, Open Heart provides a map.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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The restaurant takes diners on a unique journey through Bangkok while serving a 10-course tasting menu of modern Thai dishes.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, on his own journey, Brown says the impact of winning a single Super Bowl would be significant.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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And just like that, we were headed on our dream trip together.—
Mihir Zaveri,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Your trip may also fall during the Dubrovnik Winter Festival, featuring concerts, festive lights, and markets.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Vetro is a vocal coach to the stars, and for years his home on a quiet street in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, has been a pilgrimage site for anyone who wants to make a living in the entertainment industry.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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That is around 200 times the 2 million pilgrims that arrived in the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage last year.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Nowhere is colder and more inhospitable in the whole of Season 1 than Episode’s 1 high mountain moors scenes where José Arcadio’s expedition edges along a path half way up a precipice, a mule slipping into the void.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Governments and private companies are preparing to return astronauts to the lunar surface within a few years, then moving on to dispatch human expeditions to the red planet.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cena, who is currently on a retirement tour and has held 16 world championships, is expected to leave WWE by the end of 2025.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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This season, all 10 weeks of action take place at the Florida facility, but a tour model for competition is planned for next year.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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But sensitive, fluent editing keeps these excursions germane to Matlin’s story, making this more than just a tribute to one bright, interesting woman.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ship started shorter excursions in Europe last year, and is in the early days of its first world cruise.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, Life at Sea Cruises offered a three-year voyage on its MV Gemini and costs $30,000 per person per year.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Azamara just announced its next big world cruise: a 188-night voyage in 2027.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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