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
However, there’s another type of blue moon.
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Hali Smith
may 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 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.
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Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
The last blue moon was on August 31, 2023, and the next one will come on December 31, 2028, according to EarthSky.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
29 May 2026
The second of these moons is called a blue moon — a calendrical blue moon, to be precise.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blue moon
Hali Smith
may 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 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 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
The second of these moons is called a blue moon — a calendrical blue moon, to be precise.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blue moon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue moon
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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.
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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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.
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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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.
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On July 16 and 17, the waxing crescent moon will be photobombing Venus.
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“Blue moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20moon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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