Nereid

noun

Definition of Nereidnext
as in mermaid

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Recent Examples of Nereid Nana, Mom, and my sister glistened with Hawaiian Tropic — a trio of golden-tanned nereids in black swimsuits and designer sunglasses. — Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Nereid
  1. mermaid
  2. siren
Noun
  • Artists, artisans, and food vendors, demonstrations of live combat styles including German longsword, fencing, and pirate swashbuckling, activities such as Squires’ spot with mermaids, games, and family entertainment.
    — Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The journey to the sea largely sees Melody enter a mermaid kingdom that hasn’t moved on or grown in the decade since the events of the original.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mermaid
Noun
  • Smog, sweat, subway delays and sirens create a famous combo of discomfort that many try to avoid.
    — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Officers pointed guns, sirens were sounded, and barricades went up at the gate entrance, KEYT reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of siren

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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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