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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 mermaids
New additions will include a trio of mermaids played by Diaana Babnicova as Pearl, Taylor Oliver as Fin, and Olive Mortimer as Sandy.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Mar. 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
Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, dinner theaters, Dolly Parton, the Holy Land and assorted entrepreneurs.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
During those early days, swimmers entertained patrons, before being replaced by mermaids with shiny tails.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
My boy is such a traditional boy, and then the girls want to dress up like mermaids and princesses.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Patterns from mermaids and Stonehenge to the New York City skyline and Paris's Eiffel Tower.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Laguna Ocean Foundation also kicks off every summer with its annual Kelp Fest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Descending deep beneath the surface without a breathing apparatus may look like a magic trick, like modern-day mermaids gliding effortlessly through the water.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Mar. 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
Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, dinner theaters, Dolly Parton, the Holy Land and assorted entrepreneurs.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
During those early days, swimmers entertained patrons, before being replaced by mermaids with shiny tails.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
My boy is such a traditional boy, and then the girls want to dress up like mermaids and princesses.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Patterns from mermaids and Stonehenge to the New York City skyline and Paris's Eiffel Tower.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The Laguna Ocean Foundation also kicks off every summer with its annual Kelp Fest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Descending deep beneath the surface without a breathing apparatus may look like a magic trick, like modern-day mermaids gliding effortlessly through the water.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mermaids
sirens
Noun
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Air sirens repeatedly alerted the residents of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to seek shelter.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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As air‑raid sirens sound across Israeli cities, warning civilians to take shelter, Palestinian communities in the West Bank have nowhere to go.—
Fadwa Hodali,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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