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
The full moon Aug. 19 will be both a supermoon and a blue moon.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024
Despite being called a blue moon, the moon doesn't actually turn blue.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024
But every weekend, there are at least a handful that catch his ear, and once in a blue moon, there is a singer or a song that makes him jump out of his seat.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
