once in a blue moon

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Synonyms of once in a blue moon next

: very rarely

It happens once in a blue moon.

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Every once in a blue moon, a series like Better Call Saul will come around—the exception that proves the rule—and give us something fresh and compelling enough to justify its existence. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 That’s the shame of ruining what could have been the kind of win that happens once in a blue moon after a wretched first half when the offense totaled only two first downs and the Lions held a 16-0 lead and a 279-53 advantage in yardage. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024 Last year, Williams featured a fastball, slider, curveball and, once in a blue moon, a changeup. —

Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 10 July 2024 By Sarah Han The 2024 Holiday Edition Best of Beauty Box Is Our Biggest Yet A once in a blue moon way to get $808 worth of Allure Best of Beauty winners for $129! —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for once in a blue moon

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