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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
Noun
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That was, in part, what made former Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger select him as his successor.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Henry Cavill and Cillian Murphy have been suggested as possible successors.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Eligible claimants could get up to $102 from the settlement, but the deadline to file is June 9.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The buyer tried, per the complaint, to reach an agreement with all potential claimants, but withdrew their bid when that attempt failed.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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There have been no such pictures of the heir to the throne greeting Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie, the same way.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
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Analysts estimate that across the country, roughly $124 trillion in assets will move from older Americans to their heirs and charities by 2048, with boomers at the center of that transfer.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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An email to representatives for Affinity Gaming was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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