as in mermaid
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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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With its corset bodice and mermaid style, this dress is a showstopper for formal and semiformal weddings alike.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Gods and goddesses, fish and mermaids, sacred threads and stones — the possibilities were endless.—
Aditi Sriram,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Video of the Russian strike and its aftermath showed mangled and bloodied bodies lying motionless, burning cars and debris covering the road, as screams and sirens wailed in the background.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Emergency sirens can be heard as people run in panic, while others can be seen lying on the ground.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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