Nereid

noun

Definition of Nereidnext
as in mermaid

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  1. mermaid
  2. siren
Noun
  • Outside the Dior show, British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi topped off her mermaid-hem denim skirt look with a powder pink jacket—a nod to her signature maximalist style.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Molly Molly is the other co-host of Bubble Guppies—and this mermaid does it all!
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mermaid
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  • Unanswered questions The Star has been unable to independently verify that the officer had a green light and the Audi ran the red light, or that the police cruiser had its lights and sirens on.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Halo is a personal safety device that can not only share your location with a friend in real time, but also has a flashlight, sirens, and alert functions.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of siren
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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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