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mermaid

noun

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as in siren

an imaginary sea creature that has a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs

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Recent Examples of mermaid Pearl appliqués, a milky white base, 3D seashell designs, and reflective lavender chrome make this a manicure fit for a mermaid. —

Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 Spanning more than 21,500 square feet, its graphics draw on symbolism tied to the family’s five branches and feature stylized images of mermaids—representing Ariane’s four daughters—emblazoned on the massive sails. —

Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026 The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand. —

Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 Stunt swimmer Newt Perry develops Weeki Wachee Springs and its mermaid show. —

Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mermaid

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Desires boil down to very simple things—to sleep in bed and not in a cold bomb shelter; to wake up calmly and not from a siren of alarm or explosions; to take a warm shower in a warm room and to put clean clothes on.

— Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
During the reporter’s trip, two fire trucks with lights and sirens blaring passed the Waymo in the opposite travel lane.

— Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026