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Recent Examples of heiress
More recently, heiress Paris Hilton and her husband, billionaire Carter Reum, chartered an 80-foot sailing cat, proving that Sunreef really is hot.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Maryanne’s childhood friend was heiress Mari Hulman George, her classmate in Catholic grade school in Terre Haute and only child of Tony Hulman, the man who owned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and started the Indianapolis 500 Race back in 1946.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The name Paris Hilton may conjure up an image of a glamorous heiress.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the heiress and entrepreneur shared a new campaign showcasing her brand's new eye cream.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Maryanne’s childhood friend was heiress Mari Hulman George, her classmate in Catholic grade school in Terre Haute and only child of Tony Hulman, the man who owned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and started the Indianapolis 500 Race back in 1946.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The name Paris Hilton may conjure up an image of a glamorous heiress.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the heiress and entrepreneur shared a new campaign showcasing her brand's new eye cream.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heiress
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Under the proposal, Pinnacol or its successor agency would still serve as the state’s insurer of last resort for three more years.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Neuronetics has launched a search to identify his successor.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiary of Adell’s first catch was starter Jack Kochanowicz, who worked 5⅔ innings, with seven strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nebius Cloud computing company Nebius (NBIS) is also one of the beneficiaries of robust demand for AI infrastructure.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Former President Jair Bolsonaro was jailed for 27 years for plotting a coup; his eldest son and heir apparent was thrown out of Congress and is living in the US.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That can obviously set up some interesting, and potentially uncomfortable, situations for both the devisee and your surviving spouse.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
20 Feb. 2022
Noun
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To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.—
Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the years since, the collection has been subject to numerous claims from alleged heirs, including distant cousins and half-siblings, according to a 2024 report by El País.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2003, Brit Paul Lister, heir to the Mullard Furniture Industries fortune, acquired 23,000-acre Alladale and converted it into a lodge and wilderness reserve rooted in reforestation and reintroduction of endemic species, such as the water vole and mountain hare.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The foundation staff and board members visited every grantee and talked to their staff about what was working, what wasn’t, and what their goals were for the near future.—
Igor Studenkov,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each separate grantee organization will be responsible for reporting back to the NIH and ensuring the terms and conditions of the grant are met.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Heiress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heiress. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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