moonlight
noun
the light of the moon.
has been moonlighting
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present perfect progressiveof moonlight (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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One of his lawyers has been moonlighting as a clown in his downtime, according to Business Insider.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
While he remains eager to work on his next column, Plaschke said he has been moonlighting as a journalist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
In recent years, the tech billionaire has been moonlighting as a Dangerous Thoughts Contrarian and defender of controversial speech, particularly fratty “humor” takes on race and gender issues.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2022
In recent years, Anderson has been moonlighting as an archivist, shaping the legacy of her husband and collaborator, Lou Reed, who died in 2013.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2020
Loup has been the only lefty in the bullpen since Brett Cecil tore a calf muscle during the divisional round, one reason why Game 6 starter David Price has been moonlighting there.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2015
