Thesaurus results for HEIR APPARENT

heir apparent

noun

Definition of heir apparent

as in successor

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Recent Examples of heir apparent But everyone freely calls Gerrit Kazmaier Bhusri’s heir apparent. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 The trustees feared that if something happened to him, his heir apparent, Robert Kahn, would replace him, and it was known that Kahn had Zionistic inclinations. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 That Apple is the heir apparent to NBC’s comedy legacy is admittedly surprising. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 The second is Phillippe, doppelgänger to mom Reese Witherspoon and heir apparent to her rom-com throne. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heir apparent

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Noun

An official announcement naming his successor is widely expected before the end of 2026, though Amazon MGM has not confirmed a timeline.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
However, the bones may also be those of Aelfwig’s successor, Wulboth, who died in 1049 and was likely buried on the grounds as well.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of successor

Noun

The claimant’s counsel says the client has been hospitalized for months and examined by more than 10 doctors.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Their claims have languished for years or been rejected; one claimant has waited more than nine years.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The changes include allowing the adoption of distant male relatives raised as commoners to become royals and father future heirs, and letting princesses keep their royal status after marrying commoners.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Several studies suggest Gen Z and millennial heirs are more likely to focus on systemic causes, like climate, health, human rights and international development, while boomers and Gen Xers tended to focus more on local institutions.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of heir

Noun

The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Haaland’s jewelry—firefly earrings and a beaded necklace—nodded at the style of accessories that is representative of Native style and fashion.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

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