as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we've been planning this big event for many moons
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The film finds an unraveling Adams sprouting a tail, howling at the night moon and enthusiastically eating from a dog bowl, to the delight of her young son and growing concern of her husband (Scoot McNairy).
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Andrea Mandell, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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On December 4, Venus—which is the brightest natural object in the night sky after the moon—will be accompanied by a slim crescent moon.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The Gemstone Traveler gift set comes with all of the elements necessary for a cup of bliss: three gemstone blend teas and a beautiful strainer with an opal moon charm.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Others may approach you around the time of the new moon in Virgo (September 2) with chances that seem a bit too good to be true.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Mandell, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Read more Astronomy Asteroid Nearly Hits Earth in Siberian Fireball
NASA Tracking 'Potentially Hazardous' Empire-State—Sized Asteroids Incoming
On December 4, Venus—which is the brightest natural object in the night sky after the moon—will be accompanied by a slim crescent moon.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The Gemstone Traveler gift set comes with all of the elements necessary for a cup of bliss: three gemstone blend teas and a beautiful strainer with an opal moon charm.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Others may approach you around the time of the new moon in Virgo (September 2) with chances that seem a bit too good to be true.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moon
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2017
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Named after the Titan Atlas from Greek mythology, who was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity as punishment from Zeus, the Atlas moth is renowned for its impressive wingspan, vibrant colors, and intricate wing patterns.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The job market can be tough, and the wait to hear back about all-important applications can feel like an eternity, but one recruiter's message to an inquiring applicant has stunned internet users.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Reduce longs, trim, sell calls — do something, before — as the expression goes — someone does it for you.Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Then again, the fact it’s gone on this long is surprising in its own right.David Lombardi, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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