scion
noun
a descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or powerful family.
scions
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pluralof scion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The effort has drawn billionaires and Trump-linked power-brokers, the scions of Cuban-American dynasties built on sugar, and immigrants who amassed fortunes over decades in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The first venture capitalists were wealthy individuals like Brown and Englishman Matthew Boulton—who subsidized James Watt’s steam engine in Great Britain—and scions of wealthy dynasties like the Rockefellers in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
The scions of two Philippine political dynasties, Duterte and Marcos had initially competed for the presidency in the lead-up to the 2022 elections.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
Some of the scions of these older families are still here.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
