successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈse-sər 
: one that follows
especially
: one who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office
Examples of successor in a Sentence
The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here.
the successor to the throne
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That b/1 was followed up by two more steel successors, with equally striking stone dials.
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While the existing ship measures about 858 feet and displaces 42,000 tons, its successor is being designed on a much larger scale to meet future operational demands.
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Jett’s successor will be decided in a special election.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
While the existing ship measures about 858 feet and displaces 42,000 tons, its successor is being designed on a much larger scale to meet future operational demands.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Jett’s successor will be decided in a special election.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 19 Mar. 2026
In the months since, Adams has continued to jab at his successor in social media posts.
—Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successor. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈses-ər
: one that follows
especially
: a person who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office
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successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈse-sər
: one that follows : one that succeeds another (as in a position, title, office, or estate)
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