odyssey

noun

Definition of odysseynext
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 Deeply felt and fully satisfying, Crawford and Mercado’s odyssey is a wonderful cinematic experience — but for best results, watch it with a friend. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Theroux’s Canadian odyssey begins on a personal note, with a history of his French Canadian ancestry. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 There’s something in that journey, that odyssey, that is thrilling. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 If motor-yachting is more your style, consider boarding Star Legend for your Greek odyssey. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for odyssey
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  1. journey
  2. trip
  3. pilgrimage
  4. expedition
  5. tour
  6. excursion
  7. voyage
Noun
  • Williamson, who, like Berlanti, lost his mom to lung cancer, also fought back tears while remembering Van Der Beek’s journey on Dawson’s Creek, a series inspired by Williamson’s own coming-of-age.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • What was your journey toward opening the PlumpJack wine shop in 1992?
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of journey
Noun
  • At present, tanker owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz must pay single trip hull insurance premiums equivalent to 6% to 10% of the vessel’s overall value.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the pueblo blanco of Casares makes a good day trip, though meals are on the basic side in the town’s restaurants and cafes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • So when word dropped on September 1st that the nearly 200-year-old museum was closing at the end of the month, thousands of families began a wistful pilgrimage, to make one final visit.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Fans have been making the pilgrimage for years, but photographs of a mass gathering on the bridge between the band’s Prague concerts in 2024 appear to have helped fuel a modern-day boom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pilgrimage
Noun
  • The avalanche occurred at a base camp on Himlung Himal in Nepal, when the workers were preparing for climbers to arrive for an expedition, Reuters reported, citing Tul Singh Gurung, president of Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The expedition also established a coring system designed to meet standards set by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP).
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • Typically, between 10 and 20 people come on each 90-minute tour, which costs $30 for adults.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The backlash was swift, and pro-Israel groups fiercely criticized Macklemore, and he was later removed from the rest of Sheeran’s stadium tour.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of tour
Noun
  • During the pandemic, this meant a reimagining of group excursions.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • But the aforementioned class excursion had already left a profound impact on Schulman.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of excursion
Noun
  • All of this to say that travelers should always take a good look at the itinerary and how sea days and port days are spread throughout the voyage.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The European Space Agency (ESA) probe stopped by only to pick up a gravity assist to continue its voyage to Jupiter and its moons.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of voyage

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“Odyssey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odyssey. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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