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Recent Examples of heir apparent
The project was shaped by Kristian Stark, son and heir apparent to the Chrome Hearts brand, and his relationship with DB Group founder David Berokas.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
With Stafford’s future seemingly uncertain after next season, the Rams got a jump on their heir apparent in Simpson.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
If picked, Louis could be the heir apparent behind captain and starting inside linebacker Robert Spillane.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hathaway, then 18, starred as Mia Thermopolis — an awkward American teen who learns she is the heir apparent of a small European kingdom — opposite Julie Andrews.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
With Stafford’s future seemingly uncertain after next season, the Rams got a jump on their heir apparent in Simpson.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
If picked, Louis could be the heir apparent behind captain and starting inside linebacker Robert Spillane.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hathaway, then 18, starred as Mia Thermopolis — an awkward American teen who learns she is the heir apparent of a small European kingdom — opposite Julie Andrews.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
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To do so, Weiss and her team ousted Owens’ successor, Tanya Simon, as well as the show’s executive editor, Draggan Mihailovich, along with correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Goalkeeper is of utmost importance, with a successor to Nick Pope desired — and multiple shot-stoppers may arrive, given Newcastle will not take up the option to make Aaron Ramsdale‘s loan from Southampton permanent.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The fund is required to submit a quarterly report including the name and address of each claimant who received any relief and the type of relief granted.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Unemployment insurance experts consulted by The Post said Colorado’s notifications — or lack thereof — for overpayments are unusual and could be confusing for claimants.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The real estate heir went on to become a vocal advocate for firing former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — as well as controversial housing proposals, like a 50-year mortgage, that other GOP officials scoffed at.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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This was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day, but on the morning of her wedding, the then Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, was unaware that her tiara was also a necklace, and accidentally touched the clasp.—
Natasha Leake,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Phelan still serves in the House as the representative for District 21 in Beaumont, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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