moonstruck

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Recent Examples of moonstruck Musk was certainly behaving like a moonstruck cultist. Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonstruck
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The couple frequently share dreamy evenings in their backyard, like a picnic date night with takeout.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Playful pastel hues and delicate details give this manicure a light, dreamy charm.
    Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Inside, a nostalgic feast of Italian maximalism has been scrupulously returned to its former glory by Alfio Puglisi, whose family have owned this shrunk-in-the-wash, flamboyant palazzo since the 17th century.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Emery Lehman, who is just 29 but will be competing in his fourth Olympics (1,500, team pursuit) and then doing his own retiring, is quite starry-eyed when talking about Bowe.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This time around, Lily Collins' starry-eyed striver is setting up shop in Rome.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Her new album, La Dame, unites slower and more sentimental shatta ballads with the thumping dancefloor heaters that first drew me to her music.
    Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
  • In December 2025, Bündchen reflected on how her baby boy's birth changed her life in a sentimental Instagram post.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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