prodigal son

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synonyms for prodigal son

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to prodigal son, such as: lost lamb, magdalen, penitent, prodigal, prodigal returned, and returnee.

How to use prodigal son in a sentence

  • In going to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was the prodigal son playing in his homeland.

  • Here is Christianity with its marvellous parable of the prodigal son to teach us indulgence and pardon.

    Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) | Alexandre Dumas, fils
  • In a pew on the left-hand side a little old man was holding forth as to the “prodigal son.”

  • I may be the prodigal son, but you're the devil of a moral lecturer, you are!

    The Varmint | Owen Johnson
  • Heidi soon came running out with her book under her arm and in a sympathetic voice began to read the story of the prodigal son.

    Heidi | Johanna Spyri
  • This was intended as a hit the first at the prodigal son, but Kilcullen was too crafty to allow it to tell.

    The Kellys and the O'Kellys | Anthony Trollope

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