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Noun
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Check not only for insects and their larvae or nymphs, but also for eggs, pupal structures, sticky honeydew, webbing, and tiny dark dots on stems and the backs of leaves.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The emergence of nymphs, along with more people spending time outdoors, are among the reasons tick bites tend to be highest in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the lagoon room, see more mermaids!—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Greek director Konstantina Kotzamani’s Titanic Ocean, coming-of-age tale set in a special boarding school in Japan that trains teenage girls into professional mermaids, will also debut in Un Certain Regard.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Wood nymphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood%20nymphs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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