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 first full moon of summer is called the buck moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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Hannah Poukish
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Here’s how to see the buck moon and Perseid meteor shower in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Some of the old-time American and Native American names for the July full moon include the full buck moon because this time of year buck deer begin sprouting out new antlers.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
Your emotional foundation may get rocked during today’s Leo moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Hannah Poukish
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Here’s how to see the buck moon and Perseid meteor shower in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore
july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Some of the old-time American and Native American names for the July full moon include the full buck moon because this time of year buck deer begin sprouting out new antlers.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
Your emotional foundation may get rocked during today’s Leo moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 June 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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In the context of a daily sport like the 162-game marathon the New York Yankees and 29 other teams put themselves through every year, two weeks ago can feel like an eternity ago.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Yes, rice cookers have existed for an eternity, but Dash's Mini Rice Cooker has now become a staple in my kitchen (it's earned a permanent spot on my countertop).—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Part of me, of course, longs to see a more comprehensive exhibit, that the visitor could absorb bit by bit over the course of months.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Olga immediately realizes this perfect Elio is a fake, and longs to be with her imperfect nephew.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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