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Recent Examples of heir apparent
The actor starred as billionaire Logan Roy opposite Strong as his heir apparent Kendall Roy, a role that earned Strong several Emmy Award nominations and one win.
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Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Strong played heir apparent Kendall Roy, with his siblings portrayed by Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Alan Ruck, each vying to inherit the family business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The euro holds second place at roughly 20%, but no single currency has emerged as a credible heir apparent.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
And the Pioneers went into the season with 6-foot-3 freshman Quentin Miller as the heir apparent to Davis, with Hicks, the other freshman goalie, waiting quietly in the wings.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Strong played heir apparent Kendall Roy, with his siblings portrayed by Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Alan Ruck, each vying to inherit the family business.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The euro holds second place at roughly 20%, but no single currency has emerged as a credible heir apparent.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
And the Pioneers went into the season with 6-foot-3 freshman Quentin Miller as the heir apparent to Davis, with Hicks, the other freshman goalie, waiting quietly in the wings.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
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His successor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58), is perhaps best known for the grand monuments constructed during his reign, especially the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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His remarks echo those of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who told the Washington Examiner earlier on Tuesday that Senate Republicans would be prepared to vote on a successor before the midterm elections.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Those claims were denied, leaving claimants until late July to file lawsuits.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The deadline to object to the settlement and for a potential claimant to exclude themselves from the settlement is May 29.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Washington has intensified its crackdown on the Cartel del Noreste - heir to the former Zetas - which has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Reteaming with Crave for the project, Williams is set to play Henry Park, the young heir to a powerful fishery, whose disappearance is at the center of the story.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Those attending court included representatives of those involved in past fundraising and members of the National People’s Congress, the country’s legislative body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, The Hollywood Reporter reached out to West’s representative for comment on reports of an imminent ban in France, but did not receive an immediate response.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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