variants
or naiades
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as in nymphs
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors
in Greek mythology, naiads supposedly drowned the young men with whom they became enamored
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Noun
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Early nymphs are black with white spots; older nymphs are red with black and white spots.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Indoors, however, there is no winter to slow their reproduction, and female aphids can continue to produce nymphs all year without pause.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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In the final novel of the series, The Last Battle, the destruction of trees and dryads in Lantern Waste, a place tied to the creation of Narnia itself, is one of many portentous omens signalling the end of the world.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Naiads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naiads. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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