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Recent Examples of moonstruck
Musk was certainly behaving like a moonstruck cultist.
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonstruck
Adjective
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Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.—
Susan Orlean,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2019
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Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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This dreamy blend includes 3 grams of melatonin along with L-theanine, chamomile and lemon balm.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And then there are songs that are a lot more dreamy and a little bit more positive, more hopeful, sort of euphoric.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Hamburger and pork sliders were also available, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The convergence has also taken on a nostalgic shape online.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Many excellent books are originally written in English, and yet every day starry-eyed translators add a handful more to the shelves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is a starry-eyed optimism in the gesture that emphasizes the darker manipulations of their relationship.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Strout is not a sentimental writer.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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One mom also said that her daughter asked for a sentimental and practical gift, namely a pretty diploma frame.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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