Oceanid

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  1. mermaid
  2. siren
Noun
  • He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In a photo from the ceremony shared by a Jenner fan account, the reality star seemingly showed off a hint of the archival mermaid-style gown, which is from the Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2004 collection.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Unanswered questions The Star has been unable to independently verify that the officer had a green light and the Audi ran the red light, or that the police cruiser had its lights and sirens on.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Halo is a personal safety device that can not only share your location with a friend in real time, but also has a flashlight, sirens, and alert functions.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Oceanid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Oceanid. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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