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an imaginary sea creature that has a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs
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Recent Examples of mermaid
The film centers on a dental hygienist seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 May 2025
That means discounts on floral dresses perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or the perfect pastel mermaid dress for your next wedding guest stint.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
These include several opportunities for mermaids of all skill levels to sharpen their skills, as well as crafting sessions.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
Woodley will play Mary, an ex-swimming champion who now works as a mermaid at the New York Aquarium, struggling to raise her 7-year-old son, Lulu, on her own.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 May 2025
That means discounts on floral dresses perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or the perfect pastel mermaid dress for your next wedding guest stint.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
These include several opportunities for mermaids of all skill levels to sharpen their skills, as well as crafting sessions.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
Woodley will play Mary, an ex-swimming champion who now works as a mermaid at the New York Aquarium, struggling to raise her 7-year-old son, Lulu, on her own.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mermaid
Noun
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For instance, Johnson County examined tornado data and changed its siren activation zones based on the historical data.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Every year, everything stops at 1100 when sirens blare all over the country.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Mermaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mermaid. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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