as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we've been planning this big event for many moons
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Recent Examples of moon
This occurs every six months when the Earth, moon and sun line up in space — according to NASA — where a lunar eclipse can occur during the full moon phase and a solar eclipse during the new moon phase.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The winners of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been revealed, showcasing a spectacular selection of night sky images that reveal the majesty of ancient galaxies, nebulas, stellar cities and of course, Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Once on the methane moon, they were finally shown exactly what the job was.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
How to view Saturn near the corn moon Saturn will be shining nearby on Sept. 7, although the best view will be the following night, when the Ringed Planet will appear closest to the 98%-illuminated moon at 12:10 p.m. CT., according to StarWalk.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The winners of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been revealed, showcasing a spectacular selection of night sky images that reveal the majesty of ancient galaxies, nebulas, stellar cities and of course, Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Once on the methane moon, they were finally shown exactly what the job was.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
How to view Saturn near the corn moon Saturn will be shining nearby on Sept. 7, although the best view will be the following night, when the Ringed Planet will appear closest to the 98%-illuminated moon at 12:10 p.m. CT., according to StarWalk.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moon
Noun
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
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In one scene, when the Kid is accused of cheating at poker, Hill holds on Redford’s face in close-up for 60 seconds — an eternity for a Hollywood studio picture, even then — as Newman tries to de-escalate.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Land Rover Defender Octa was airborne for what felt like an eternity, all four wheels spinning free above the rutted Baja-style course in Gateway, Colorado.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
12 Sep. 2025
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TreVeyon Henderson had rushed for 27 yards, led by a long of 14.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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