nymph

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In order to transform a mythological nymph into a tree, Richard Strauss ended his opera “Daphne” with a transcendental musical photosynthesis that mimics the mystical sensation of standing under a redwood.

From Los Angeles Times

Two of his works, “Executive Function” and “Executive Solutions,” which depict nymphs and demons on the front page of The New York Times, were included in the 2017 Whitney Biennial.

From New York Times

The burgundy DS, with its space-age silhouette and directional headlights that follow the turning of the wheel, has curves as gentle as a Maillol river nymph.

From New York Times

For some insects like cutworms, it's the larvae that do the damage, in others, such as the tarnished plant bug, it's the nymphs and adults that severely damage vegetables, berries, fruit trees, and ornamental plants.

From Salon

The wee nymphs are now falling to the ground, where they will burrow and feed, seeing daylight again as adults in 2038.

From Washington Post