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
Which type of black moon will occur in August 2025?
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The translucent moon jellies can be found around the world and are made up of about 95% water.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The translucent moon jellies can be found around the world and are made up of about 95% water.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Aug. 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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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Sauls made all four of his field goal attempts on Thursday, with a long of 50.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Doofenshmirtz, a divorced dad, longs to win the respect and affection of his too-cool teenage daughter, Vanessa, who is embarrassed by his efforts at world domination.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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