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Recent Examples of Nereid
Nana, Mom, and my sister glistened with Hawaiian Tropic — a trio of golden-tanned nereids in black swimsuits and designer sunglasses.
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Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Nereid
Noun
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The look featured floral lace embroidery, voluminous sleeves and a mermaid silhouette.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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At Cedar Creek Park, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment that includes bounce houses, a live mermaid, baby kangaroos, bumper boats and a petting zoo.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No sirens were sounded, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, adding that the incident was under review.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, in this endless stretch of sameness, a siren goes off.—
Carmen Maria Machado,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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