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as in nymph
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors
in Greek mythology, naiads supposedly drowned the young men with whom they became enamored
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Recent Examples of naiad
Today, the naiads frolic in water that is periodically drained for cleaning and maintenance.
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David Laskin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
And now, as played with fierce physicality and grueling commitment by Annette Bening, Diana is a movie character: an impossible person who achieved the impossible, a naiad whose truer mythological counterpart might be Narcissus.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Leighton set his youthful figure — a classical nymph or naiad — in a Mediterranean setting.
—Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022
The lovely Arcadia region, lush with cypress, poplar, and olive groves, bears traces of the virgin wilderness where nymphs, naiads, and the horned god Pan once frolicked.
—Thomas Linkel, National Geographic, 18 July 2019
David Laskin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
And now, as played with fierce physicality and grueling commitment by Annette Bening, Diana is a movie character: an impossible person who achieved the impossible, a naiad whose truer mythological counterpart might be Narcissus.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Leighton set his youthful figure — a classical nymph or naiad — in a Mediterranean setting.
—Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022
The lovely Arcadia region, lush with cypress, poplar, and olive groves, bears traces of the virgin wilderness where nymphs, naiads, and the horned god Pan once frolicked.
—Thomas Linkel, National Geographic, 18 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naiad
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The first causes Apollo to fall madly, irrevocably in love with the nymph Daphne, while the second causes Daphne to revile Apollo, forcing her to transform into a laurel tree to escape his advances.Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The immature or nymph stage is similar in shape but more red than adult bugs.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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The worm is the larva of a metallic blue-green fly that spends the early part of its life cycle devouring the living flesh of mammals.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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By the way, the worm actually a weevil larva in the bottle was always more of a gimmick than a tradition.John Mariani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Rae wore a plaid sequined mermaid skirt designed by Thom Browne, pairing it with a gray corset top, a Mikimoto pearl necklace and a conch shell, which stood in for a clutch.Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Estefania created not one but two looks: an Italian Armani satin and French lace mermaid style with a high neck and a plunging back for the ceremony, as well as a more streamlined lace dress for the reception.Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Having regained his health, Geralt heads off with Jaskier and the dryad Milva to find Ciri, following a little skirmish with some power-mad guards.Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 July 2023
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Merlin and Cosmo are both in their 30s, with dark curly hair and similarly rangy builds, though Merlin’s face is more delicate, as though a distant ancestor might have been part elf or dryad.Jennifer Kahn, New York Times, 8 June 2023
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“Naiad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naiad. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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