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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 competition is split between Milan, where high fashion meets high-stakes athletics, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a dreamy mountain town nestled in the Italian Dolomites.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2026
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This month, savvy travelers can lock in exclusive savings with up to 40% off early bookings, discounts on adults-only hotels, and last-minute deals across dreamy beachfront destinations.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Beware of doubling down on your nostalgic recall.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite the nostalgic West Virginia vibe, this Brentwood beauty is overflowing with California style.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Carrie Underwood will once again be seated at the judges’ table, having joined the cast in 2025 when Katy Perry signed off after seven seasons, as starry-eyed hopefuls compete for a $250,000 prize and a chance at a recording contract.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Neither will starry-eyed dreams of Venezuelan oil profits.—
Jamie Holmes,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brand and its Massachusetts origins are inextricable—the matte white bags are sentimental fixtures of the state and New England at large.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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For an extra sentimental touch, try making pieces for each other and swapping them once they’re finished.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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