coheiress

noun

Definition of coheiressnext
as in coheir

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  1. heiress
  2. successor
  3. heir apparent
Noun
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Kushner and Iger pivoting to Los Angeles reshapes the bidding and potentially clears the path for Walton Laurie, a Walmart heiress who brings deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas process.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of heiress
Noun
  • The unique build revitalizes the first hypercar of Bugatti’s modern era with details borrowed from its successors, the Chiron and, yes, the Tourbillon.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mullaney, Eyles and Baker all praised the influence of manager Steven Pressley, in charge between 2013 and 2015, and his successor Tony Mowbray, but particular acclaim is reserved for Mark Robins.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of successor
Noun
  • Wide Receiver, Isaac TeSlaa, Detroit Lions Getty Images TeSlaa is the heir apparent to a starting position in the Lions wide receiver room.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The current heir apparent is Prince George, full name George Alexander Louis.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of heir apparent
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“Coheiress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coheiress. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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