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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 Maritime Festival, with its ship battles, pirate village and breakfasts with mermaids, routinely draws thousands to Dana Point Harbor.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sánchez's corseted, mermaid-style wedding dress was custom-made by Dolce & Gabbana and featured hand-appliquéd Italian lace, per Vogue.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The high pitch siren of the casualty bots sounded off in the distance.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sensors were very responsive and instantly triggered push and email alerts, and the base station's siren was loud enough to be heard throughout my one-story home.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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