Nereid

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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. Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Nereid
Noun
  • As a standalone luxury label, LSpace’s collections have spanned mermaid style inspiration to 1990s and early 2000s nostalgia.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • The latter preferred a black mermaid gown (also from Fall 2026) with a lace bodice embroidered with pearls.
    Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Two were taken into custody after jumping on an ambulance that was trying to get through the crowd with lights and sirens.
    Dick Brennan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Bahrain’s interior ministry also sounded warning sirens urging residents to seek shelter.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026

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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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