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Recent Examples of son
Among the visitors were Nikki Thomas and her 11-year-old son, Kalev, who took full advantage of it, picking cherries together at Dell'Osso Farms.
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In addition to Baier-Bischofberger, Bischofberger is survived by his wife, Christine; daughters Lea and Cora; son Magnus; and ten grandchildren.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
Harry’s comments came in 2019, after the birth of his son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Talk of the Josephine Baker project — which is being done with the blessing of her sons — has been circling since last May.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In addition to Baier-Bischofberger, Bischofberger is survived by his wife, Christine; daughters Lea and Cora; son Magnus; and ten grandchildren.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
Harry’s comments came in 2019, after the birth of his son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Talk of the Josephine Baker project — which is being done with the blessing of her sons — has been circling since last May.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for son
Noun
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While the wife embraces their animatronic offspring, her husband keeps a wary distance, unconvinced that the android has any connection to their boy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Cartersville’s boys and Harris County’s girls won their first state championships in track and field Monday at Georgia’s Spec Towns Track in Athens.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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These could simply be great-grandparents put peacefully to rest in old age, a kind of grief far removed from that which children feel over parents who simply cannot care for them, or parents lost to murder or addiction, as some of the letters describe.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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At least 168 people were killed, including 110 children.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including lessons for kids and childcare services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Son.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/son. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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