Nereid

Definition of Nereidnext

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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. Alison Fields, Longreads, 25 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Nereid
Noun
  • Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Fallon held up a 25-year-old photo of the actress and producer — who originally portrayed Elle Woods — rocking a spaghetti-strap pink fishnet mermaid dress.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Kerr County was among the first to install and begin testing sirens along the Guadalupe River in May 2026.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Air raid sirens sounded for hours overnight, and explosions were heard across the city as Ukrainian air defenses worked to repel waves of incoming weapons.
    Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 2 July 2026

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“Nereid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Nereid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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