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
That means the movie, which is the first of a two-part odyssey through Oz, will have generated more than $240 million domestically by the end of the week.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
State Center’s 20-year odyssey should serve as a case study in how politics and greed conspire to keep Baltimore economically disadvantaged.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
The Magic Mountain is an odyssey confined to one place, a novel of ideas like no other, and a masterpiece of literary modernism.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Fortunately for Pickford, however, much of her odyssey was witnessed by Edward Barlow, the chief mate on the Sampson (another ship in the same fleet), who kept a vivid journal.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
State Center’s 20-year odyssey should serve as a case study in how politics and greed conspire to keep Baltimore economically disadvantaged.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
The Magic Mountain is an odyssey confined to one place, a novel of ideas like no other, and a masterpiece of literary modernism.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Fortunately for Pickford, however, much of her odyssey was witnessed by Edward Barlow, the chief mate on the Sampson (another ship in the same fleet), who kept a vivid journal.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
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This is why the company embarked on decade-plus journey to build a corporate innovation function that really delivers.Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at $39 for adults (and kids ages 12+) and $29 for children ages 2–11.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jackie Harris from Illinois was on a trip in Index, Washington at the beginning of November with her husband and in-laws when the photo was taken.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple also celebrated their 45th year anniversary with a trip to London and Paris in late November.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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While this museum’s opening may anoint Benin City as a buzzy new destination for art pilgrimages, Lagos, a 90-minute flight away, has long been a cultural capital in its own right.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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Mount Fuji, a national symbol of Japan, is a pilgrimage destination and UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts hikers from all over the world.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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They’re joined on the expedition by Filip’s buddy and fellow director, Fredrik Wikingsson.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Buck chronicled his expeditions in 1930s films like Bring ’Em Back Alive, Wild Cargo, and Fang and Claw—purported documentaries that featured the pith-helmeted, somewhat pudgy, middle-aged hunter and collector as their dashing hero.Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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On her latest tour, Cummings delivers her signature sharp wit and perspective on navigating our wild world as a single mom.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift finished her Eras tour with the assurance of a pro, our music critic writes.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two were on a trip in Costa Rica with their respective spouses back in 2009 and happened to be on the same sightseeing excursion bus.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fun programming for families includes dessert-making sessions with the ship’s pastry chef, family shore excursions, local language classes, and VIP ship tours.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here's what to know Sail on any voyage: Virgin Voyages launches $120K annual cruise pass Bring on the waterworks!Greta Cross, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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The adults-only cruise line is launching an annual pass, allowing passengers to sail on any voyage at any time in a 12-month period.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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