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
Even more moon talk at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Eid, the Muslim feast the celebrates the last night of Ramadan, is on March 20, 2026, as confirmed by Saudi Arabian moon spotters.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Yes, Saudi Arabian moon spotters have officially confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026's date to be on Friday, March 20, via a post on X, after the Shawwal moon was not sighted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Mar. 2026
On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Eid, the Muslim feast the celebrates the last night of Ramadan, is on March 20, 2026, as confirmed by Saudi Arabian moon spotters.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Yes, Saudi Arabian moon spotters have officially confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026's date to be on Friday, March 20, via a post on X, after the Shawwal moon was not sighted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Mar. 2026
On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moon
Noun
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Participants will be allowed to hand-pick 32 colors from the 40-foot-long Pick Your Pack wall at the attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Donica, across from her, is on sturdier ground, fearsome to the point of awe-inspiring in the sustained fury of his fermatas, though his considerable force as a performer longs to be shaped more cleanly.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officers and horses are paired for the duration of the animal's career, which typically ends around age 20.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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