water nymph

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Recent Examples of water nymph Just take Stella McCartney’s spring 2004 collection, which featured a flowing, organic dress practically made for a water nymph. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Set the scene Arrive by car and enter the hotel’s main driveway to then be greeted by the resort’s grand Florentine Fountain with four sculpted water nymphs dancing around an octagonal pool, a visual amuse bouche to the opulence that awaits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 His show opened with a trio of models channeling Edwardian water nymphs wearing shrunken, cropped jackets paired with mini tulle skirts dotted with sequins and swishy trains. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 The mythological story of the Roman water nymph Sabrina was written in the 12th century, and a statue depicting her has been on display in Britain since the 1800s. — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2023 The story follows a water nymph who falls in love with a prince and seeks the help of a witch to make her dreams of being human come true. — oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023 Fronting the Fountain of the Naiads, devoted to the water nymphs of Greek mythology, the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi has a storied past. — Tony Perrottet, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water nymph
Noun
  • He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In a photo from the ceremony shared by a Jenner fan account, the reality star seemingly showed off a hint of the archival mermaid-style gown, which is from the Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2004 collection.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Air raid sirens blare day and night, warning residents of oncoming fire and sending people running underground.
    — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
  • According to the complaint, ICE officers pursued Garces-Perez through commercial and residential areas with emergency lights and sirens activated.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • To pass the time, the families developed music and recounted tales about wood nymphs and forest spirits, folklore that became an integral part of the culture.
    — Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Stark put a dreamy twist on her baby pink wings, delivering a real-life fairy fantasy with her soft makeup, sculptural hair and gauzy peach matching set worthy of a wood nymph.
    — Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023

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“Water nymph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20nymph. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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