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
In 2019, James Dolan sold the Liberty to Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai for just over $10 million, ending a two-year odyssey to find a new owner.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
On a scorching hot and humid Saturday morning, people lined Porter Avenue leading into Chesterton Cemetery for the last leg of Smalley’s odyssey.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The original director, Adrian Molina (the writer and co-director of Pixar’s $814 million-grossing Día de Los Muertos odyssey, Coco), conceived of the movie as a passion project inspired by his own childhood experiences growing up on a military base.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The movie’s a wild ride, part odyssey, part rollercoaster.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
On a scorching hot and humid Saturday morning, people lined Porter Avenue leading into Chesterton Cemetery for the last leg of Smalley’s odyssey.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The original director, Adrian Molina (the writer and co-director of Pixar’s $814 million-grossing Día de Los Muertos odyssey, Coco), conceived of the movie as a passion project inspired by his own childhood experiences growing up on a military base.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The movie’s a wild ride, part odyssey, part rollercoaster.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
Noun
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This album really does reflect my journey in a lot of ways without alienating the people who are just now getting to know me.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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The song captures Rumi’s internal struggle and her growing uncertainty about the road ahead, marking a shift in her journey from confident leader to someone questioning the cost of it all.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Some problems can be easily fixed while others may require a trip to the mechanic.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Her cover photo was a selfie of her and Tamera smiling while outdoors on a camping trip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Every year, a group at IndyStar makes a pilgrimage to try the wildest dishes and write about them.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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But no more: in March, Modi made a pilgrimage to the organization’s headquarters for the first time since becoming prime minister.—
HARTOSH SINGH BAL,
Foreign Affairs,
30 June 2025
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Popular theory suggests laal maas originated on Rajasthani hunting expeditions between the eighth and 10th centuries.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Philipps is one of the world’s most visible advocates for tiger sharks, having filmed extensively in the water with them on scientific expeditions around the globe.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hynes kicks off his tour on October 29, in Berlin, Germany, and continues with additional shows in Europe and his native England.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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Plans call for a possible Broadway run in the future, but until that happens, Case will start a national tour to promote Neon Grey Midnight Green in Woodstock, New York, on Oct. 1.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The famously mercurial brothers Gallagher have provided oddsmakers with plenty of historical material to suggest a 41-date voyage around the world helmed by a pair of hotheads is a tenuous arrangement.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Later, on two voyages to the South Pacific, the company released 60 cubic meters — about two shipping containers — of particles off the coast of New Zealand.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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