as in months
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 moons
Because eclipsed moons appear dimmer than normal, a clear, unobstructed view low to the horizon will be needed to catch the lunar show.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Today, Juno scientists are looking forward to the possibility of investigating previously unexplored regions of the Jovian system, including several moons that have never had a close flyby performed of them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, paired with intentional motifs, hearts, moons, and stars, each Pandora Talisman is rich in meaning.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Often featuring suns, moons and stars in deep jewel tones like blue, black and gold, the style appeared often in the 1990s on fashion and home décor.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Today, Juno scientists are looking forward to the possibility of investigating previously unexplored regions of the Jovian system, including several moons that have never had a close flyby performed of them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, paired with intentional motifs, hearts, moons, and stars, each Pandora Talisman is rich in meaning.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Often featuring suns, moons and stars in deep jewel tones like blue, black and gold, the style appeared often in the 1990s on fashion and home décor.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moons
ages
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But this season will be the first time in ages that Boumedienne, now 18, starts on a level playing field with his peers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, Phillips disappeared with his three children — Jayda, Maverick and Ember, now believed to be ages 9, 10 and 12 — after an alleged dispute with their mother, per police.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Moons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moons. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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