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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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The attraction is famous for introducing the world to mermaids via a variety show that includes performers swimming and dancing underwater in the country’s deepest natural spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Mermaids Cove has returned as an interactive event where guests can meet performers dressed as mermaids and touch a stingray.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Milwaukee's entire siren system is comprised of sirens made by ASC, and at one point, the county had several hundred sirens, Dondajeski said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The myth of the siren has captivated storytellers for millennia.—
Kalie Cassidy
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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