Definition of oreadnext
as in nymph
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors oreads supposedly prefer to live in hills and mountains

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Noun
  • The title of the show is in reference to the mythical nymph whose voice could only repeat others, which Simkin explores as a parallel for the dancers to repeat choreographic instruction.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • One dying cockroach was found on the floor near the soup area and three dead nymphs on the glue board between the two-compartment sink and the ware washing machine.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • She's also served up just about every length possible, from XXL mermaid waves to short, chic bob.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The dress featured brown brocade detailing over nude mesh fabric and a tulle mermaid-style lower skirt.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Oread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oread. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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