many moons

plural noun

informal
: a very long time
I visited my old school yesterday for the first time in many moons.
But that was all many moons ago.

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My love for basketball started many, many, many moons ago. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026 Also, check out Saturn’s many moons, which resemble tiny little stars. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025 Oprah put me onto Vionic shoes many moons ago, and podiatrists are just as enthusiastic about the brand. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026 For amateur astronomers, this also would be a fun time to test out your telescope skills by checking out Jupiter's many moons or Saturn's rings. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for many moons

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“Many moons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20moons. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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