blue moon

noun

Definition of blue moonnext
as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time once in a blue moon we'll get dressed up and eat in a fancy restaurant

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Recent Examples of blue moon Two Types Of ‘blue Moon’ Despite its name, a blue moon has nothing to do with color. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 North Carolina sky gazers will get a chance to see the only blue moon of the year later this month, though catching it will require an early wake-up call. — Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 The next blue moon – when a single month has two full moons instead of one – won't happen until December 2028. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 June 2026 The last blue moon was on August 31, 2023, and the next one will come on December 31, 2028, according to EarthSky. — Connor Greene, Time, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue moon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue moon
  1. forever
  2. long
  3. age
  4. moon
Noun
  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of forever
Noun
  • The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
  • This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of age
Noun
  • Freeman hit a solo homer in the sixth — a moon shot that sailed higher than the fireworks going off in the neighborhoods around Dodger Stadium.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • On July 16 and 17, the waxing crescent moon will be photobombing Venus.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of moon

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“Blue moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20moon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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