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
The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
While, traditionally, the month begins and ends with the new moon, many Muslims in recent years have followed a pre-determined date based on astronomical calculations.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
SpaceX is a core contractor in NASA’s Artemis moon program with a $4 billion contract to land astronauts on the lunar surface using Starship.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
And while Karl was absolutely over-the-moon with his gold medal moment, the reaction was very much planned as a tribute to his hero, Hermann Maier.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
While, traditionally, the month begins and ends with the new moon, many Muslims in recent years have followed a pre-determined date based on astronomical calculations.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
SpaceX is a core contractor in NASA’s Artemis moon program with a $4 billion contract to land astronauts on the lunar surface using Starship.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
And while Karl was absolutely over-the-moon with his gold medal moment, the reaction was very much planned as a tribute to his hero, Hermann Maier.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 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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Janson Junk would be a logical option as a long-reliever, as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The narrator cries, rages, longs for the living body and the lively boy, and obsesses over painful details, especially the bleak journey by sea that brought the remains of his beloved friend back home.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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