blue moon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Once in a blue moon, a person is willing to do the hard internal work that leads to real, sustainable change.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025
Every once in a blue moon, our youngest daughter Amma has a Sunday soccer game; in that case, you’ll find me on the sidelines at her game.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
Tuesday’s moon follows the Aug. 19 super blue moon.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024
As blue moons are not that common, it's thought where the phrase "once in a blue moon" comes from.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024
Once in a blue moon, I’ve seen my mother try something similar, but not often.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.