moonshine
Example Sentences
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The rest of the company’s dreams are more moonshine than moon landings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
In math, Ono is known for his work on a range of topics across number theory, from Ramanujan’s congruences to the umbral moonshine conjecture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
One of Samar’s most distinct creations, Speakeasy, was inspired by 1920s underground queer bars and the illicit moonshine that fueled the Prohibition era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
The parallels with early 20th century Prohibition in America – gangsters, feminists, minorities, corruption, doctor’s notes, speakeasies and moonshine – are strikingly similar.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2025
The sun was coming up, but the moonshine was still bright on the water.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
