Thesaurus results for HEIRESS

heiress

noun

Definition of heiress

as in successor

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Recent Examples of heiress Production on Season Five is ongoing, with the new slate of episodes set to focus on Violet’s daughter Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd, and the heiress Michaela Stirling, played by Masali Baduza. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 The spinoff news comes amid production of Bridgerton season 5, which will feature Francesca’s second-chance romance with heiress Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza). — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2026 As a daughter of Nancy Meyers, Annie Meyers-Shyer is essentially an heiress to one of the most recognizable and beloved interior aesthetics around, seen in movies like Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, The Parent Trap, and The Holiday. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Then came an extravaganza on Times Square, which starred ultimate heiress Paris Hilton, on the runway. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heiress

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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

Based on the size of Jed’s cattle ranch — conspicuously vast for a man on a government salary — the judge is likely also the scheme’s principal beneficiary.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
The amount of his withdrawal is computed using the year specified in the Single Life Expectancy Table using the age of the beneficiary the year following the death of the IRA owner.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of beneficiary

Noun

Rama asks Lakshmana to share the responsibilities of government and accept the position of heir apparent, but Lakshmana declines.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Both as heir apparent and now as king, Charles has spoken about the atrocity of slavery during visits to Ghana, Barbados, Rwanda and Bermuda.

— Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of heir apparent

Noun

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
When a person dies, his claim passes to his heirs or devisees, subject to the administration of his estate.

— Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2020

Definition of devisee

Noun

Agents in Jira are generally available, allowing teams to assign work items to AI agents using the same interface as for human assignees, with full audit logging designed for compliance teams.

— Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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

Definition of assignee

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 Sixers donated 5,000 tickets to local community groups and Sixers Youth Foundation grantee partners and more than $80,000 was raised for the Sixers Youth Foundation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
The head of another grantee, Centennial Mental Health Center, also stopped by for the announcement.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of grantee

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