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heir apparent

noun

Definition of heir apparent

as in successor

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Recent Examples of heir apparent An heir apparent to Draymond Green. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, 22, is the heir apparent to the Dutch throne, while Princess Elisabeth is first in the Belgian line of succession. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Ryan Coogler, especially after the success of Sinners, feels like the most likely heir apparent. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026 There are no elite coaching options on the market right now, but there’s Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig, who has been treated like the eventual heir apparent for years. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heir apparent

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Noun

There’s no indication, however, that Chavez or his successor, Nicolás Maduro, followed through.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Malcolm’s mother, Pamela, serves as successor trustee of the Warner Family Trust, which the actor set up in 1996, according to the filing.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of successor

Noun

In 2022, there was much focus on the symbolism of a meeting between Messi and Mbappe, seemingly the heir to the Argentinian’s throne.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Rob Walton, the Walmart heir, sits courtside at Broncos games and holds a piece of the Diamondbacks.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of heir

Noun

Hopkinson and chief financial officer Simon Capper visited Nyon, Switzerland, on multiple occasions, while the CEO also spoke to governing-body representatives in Budapest before the Champions League final in May.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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heir at law

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