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
Amid planning for those flights, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency will send up another Orion crew next year to rehearse rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Seven days later, although widely separated on Friday, July 17, Venus and a slender (17% illuminated) crescent moon will make for an eye-catching sight in the western sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the Cold War would have forced the U.S. to double down, spending more money and resources to then build a moon base first.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Even more moon talk at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Seven days later, although widely separated on Friday, July 17, Venus and a slender (17% illuminated) crescent moon will make for an eye-catching sight in the western sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the Cold War would have forced the U.S. to double down, spending more money and resources to then build a moon base first.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Even more moon talk at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moon
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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We were deprived of what every human longs for—a chance to love honestly with mind, body and soul.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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