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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.
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Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Nereid
Noun
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Just off the Overseas Highway, marked by a massive mermaid statue, Lorelei is a classic Florida Keys watering hole—equal parts tiki bar, family restaurant, sunset lookout, and low-key music venue.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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There are also fantastic roles to play, like pirates, knights, cowboys, spies, princesses and mermaids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Centered on the Greek mythology of sirens, the story follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bianca is a siren, a supernatural being associated with the element of water.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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