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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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The structured top gave way to a dreamy XXL train, which fanned several feet behind her.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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For decades, the Maldives has been known for its dreamy overwater villas, clear blue lagoons, and the promise of total relaxation.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The fabric range includes everything from solid colors to prints that are classic (gingham), nostalgic (‘90s Barbie swimsuits), and dainty florals.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Meester’s nostalgic connection to the brand, recalling playing with its sample bottles as a child, was picked up by outlets like People.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The entire action takes places on a Broadway stage where 17 actors, both starry-eyed newcomers and grizzled stage veterans, are auditioning for one of eight spots on a chorus line of an upcoming musical.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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From the runways of New York Bridal Fashion Week to the collections presented at Barcelona Bridal Week, crochet emerged as a key trend, speaking to brides’ growing desire to wear gowns with a sentimental touch made to last long after the wedding.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Looking back, so much of the show already feels like a dreamlike, sentimental memory of an entertainment world that may never have fully existed in the first place.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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