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
The Vatican predicted some 600,000 people would turn out for the liturgy, the biggest crowd Leo is expected to draw on his 11-day odyssey, the first to Africa by history's first American pope.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recalling the day in a recent interview with The Times, Cook quickly turns indignant about the bureaucratic odyssey that yellow slip launched.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Artemis 2 astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are due to return to Earth on April 10, enduring a fiery atmospheric re-entry before finally splashing down off the coast of San Diego to bring an end to their 10-day space odyssey.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Marina Mabrey Mabrey has had quite the odyssey through her seven WNBA seasons.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recalling the day in a recent interview with The Times, Cook quickly turns indignant about the bureaucratic odyssey that yellow slip launched.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Artemis 2 astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are due to return to Earth on April 10, enduring a fiery atmospheric re-entry before finally splashing down off the coast of San Diego to bring an end to their 10-day space odyssey.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Marina Mabrey Mabrey has had quite the odyssey through her seven WNBA seasons.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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The latest Assassin’s Creed adventure journeys to an old Nordic locale.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The luncheon honored Kerr for her commitment to wellness and social impact and raised critical funds to support Living Beauty's holistic wellness and healing programs, offered entirely free of charge to women navigating the cancer journey.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Step-backs, deep 3s, power drives, trips to the line – every element of their games was on display, and every possession seemed to raise the stakes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Providence coach Mark Smith feels the turning point came during a spring break trip to Louisville.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each spring, thousands make the pilgrimage to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, while millions more tune in from all over the country to watch the iconic horse race.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The expedition became the first spaceflight to send humans near the vicinity of the moon in more than 50 years, with the crew traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them while seeing unprecedented views of the moon.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Explorers returning from expeditions historically documented their encounters with unfamiliar cultures and territories.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Want to learn more about faraway countries on free embassy tours?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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Cummings is best known as a standup comedian, who is currently on her North American Big Baby tour, actor and podcast host.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Booking shore excursions through the cruise line can be a safer option, as the ship will wait for those tours if they are delayed.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Packages can include hotel stays, transfers, and excursions.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Making its maiden voyage at the beginning of May, the Corinthian will sail across the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, before crossing the Atlantic and reaching the Caribbean in winter.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The adaptation stars Ella Bruccoleri as the eponymous Mary, who goes on a voyage of self-actualization in London.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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