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Noun
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Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025 -
Signs of an infestation include fecal stains (black or rusty-looking spots) on fabrics, shed skins, or the adult bugs, which are oval, flat, reddish-brown and about 3/16-inch long or nymphs, which are yellowish and transparent, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But their legacy still holds strong, even today; the Weeki Wachee mermaids are the closest thing Florida has to royalty.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Oread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oread. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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