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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
The brand is offering small appliance packages this week for over 30% off, including an artisan tilt-head stand mixer with a white mermaid lace bowl and pastry beater.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Cento Raw Bar, which looks like a mermaid’s den, debuts in West Adams.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 June 2025
Giant photo cutout boards depicted carefree boardwalk scenes, and Peter Som took the opportunity to slot himself as the face of a mermaid being pulled by a tandem bike.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Cento Raw Bar, which looks like a mermaid’s den, debuts in West Adams.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 June 2025
Giant photo cutout boards depicted carefree boardwalk scenes, and Peter Som took the opportunity to slot himself as the face of a mermaid being pulled by a tandem bike.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mermaid
Noun
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The government has not yet announced when commercial flights will resume, leaving thousands in limbo as missile strikes and air raid sirens continue across the country.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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When the 17-year-old ran a red light at Payne Avenue and Seventh Street, Kill turned on his emergency lights and siren and began pursuing the vehicle.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mythological story of the Roman water nymph Sabrina was written in the 12th century, and a statue depicting her has been on display in Britain since the 1800s.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2023
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“Mermaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mermaid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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