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as in mermaid
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors
she bought the book of fairy tales for the beautiful engravings of nymphs and fairies featured between the stories
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as in girl
a female person who has not yet reached adulthood
the neighborhood nymphs were gathered at the local pizza parlor
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Recent Examples of nymph
Daniel Diemer has been cast in Season 2 of the Disney+ series as the lovable Cyclops, who is also Percy’s (Walker Scobell) paternal half brother, the son of Poseidon and a nymph.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2024
As the nymphs feed on leaf undersides, their excretions or droppings (technically named lerps) look like salt or sugar crystals.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024
By staying in a tight group, the nymphs increase the effectiveness of their striking defensive aposematic coloration to ward off would-be predators.
Plants, Fungi And Landscapes
During a visit to the Lossiny Ostrov National Park (Russia), Svetlana Ivanenko found several parasol mushrooms.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Before that, crickets hatch from eggs and go through several nymph stages, usually lasting six to 10 weeks.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2024
As the nymphs feed on leaf undersides, their excretions or droppings (technically named lerps) look like salt or sugar crystals.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 13 July 2024
By staying in a tight group, the nymphs increase the effectiveness of their striking defensive aposematic coloration to ward off would-be predators.
Plants, Fungi And Landscapes
During a visit to the Lossiny Ostrov National Park (Russia), Svetlana Ivanenko found several parasol mushrooms.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Before that, crickets hatch from eggs and go through several nymph stages, usually lasting six to 10 weeks.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nymph
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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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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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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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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pictured above sailing to the top of her class last spring by winning the Kentucky Oaks in the raging slop on May 3, it’s become clear since then that not much, and certainly no other filly, can stop Thorpedo Anna.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Nymph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nymph. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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