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
There’s bones, ashes, psyche, fate fabric, and moon dust that can all be spent on improving different gameplay systems with permanent upgrades.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking sight as the sun rises over New Zealand's eastern horizon with its left side partially eclipsed, along with a striking view of the eclipse maximum, when over 70% of the solar disk will be hidden by the silhouette of Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There are traditional baths, and then there are moon baths: taking in the glow of the moon while outdoors.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
The new moon at 2:54 p.m. EDT ensures the darkest skies of the month, and in some parts of the world also causes a partial solar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking sight as the sun rises over New Zealand's eastern horizon with its left side partially eclipsed, along with a striking view of the eclipse maximum, when over 70% of the solar disk will be hidden by the silhouette of Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There are traditional baths, and then there are moon baths: taking in the glow of the moon while outdoors.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
The new moon at 2:54 p.m. EDT ensures the darkest skies of the month, and in some parts of the world also causes a partial solar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 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
Noun
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Amal’s ring was a diamond eternity band, which complemented George’s simple platinum wedding band.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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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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No one has drains in this long.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
23 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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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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