son

as in boy
a male human born to parents Their two sons were always in competition with one another.

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Recent Examples of son According to Reuters, Berlusconi – son of Mediaset founder and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – met with German Culture Commissioner Wolfram Weimer in Berlin. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Duhamel welcomed son Shepherd with his wife, Audra Mari, in January 2024, and co-parents his 11-year-old son Axl with ex-wife, Fergie. Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Her sons have their own RJ's: A safe and joyful place. Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Today, the resort is owned and operated by Joyce’s son Steven, who is spearheading an expansion of its golf facilities and guest amenities. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for son
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Noun
  • Nassau County police first received a description of the person who was fatally struck on the parkway and then received a call from Christopher's school roughly 15 minutes later about a missing boy, detective Tracey Cabey tells PEOPLE.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, telling her boys apart is easy for Ness.
    Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

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