as in inheritors
a person who has the right to inherit property
upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heirs
Even so, millennial and Gen X heirs are continuing to make their mark through their family offices.
—
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Normally, heirs filing wrongful death suits can claim only their own loss.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Serna represented the heirs of the two workers.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Kyle Whittingham’s decision to coach at the University of Michigan comes with significant financial incentives for the 66-year-old—and, presumably, his heirs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Another related bill signed by Hochul requires written consent from heirs or executors if a person wants to use the name, image, or likeness of an individual for commercial purposes after their death.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 22 Dec. 2025
The Nelson twins — heirs to a television dynasty — burst onto the music scene as rock stars, earning Geffen Records about $23 million while packing arenas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
They're easily valued, divisible and don't necessarily require ongoing maintenance, expenses, or contact with other heirs, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Other pet owners who aren’t celebrities have used pet trusts as well, such as Bill Dorris, a Nashville businessman without any human heirs.
—Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Normally, heirs filing wrongful death suits can claim only their own loss.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Serna represented the heirs of the two workers.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Kyle Whittingham’s decision to coach at the University of Michigan comes with significant financial incentives for the 66-year-old—and, presumably, his heirs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Another related bill signed by Hochul requires written consent from heirs or executors if a person wants to use the name, image, or likeness of an individual for commercial purposes after their death.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 22 Dec. 2025
The Nelson twins — heirs to a television dynasty — burst onto the music scene as rock stars, earning Geffen Records about $23 million while packing arenas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
They're easily valued, divisible and don't necessarily require ongoing maintenance, expenses, or contact with other heirs, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Other pet owners who aren’t celebrities have used pet trusts as well, such as Bill Dorris, a Nashville businessman without any human heirs.
—Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirs
inheritors
Noun
-
Yet with so much information—and so many competing voices—many inheritors won’t know where to begin.—
Massy Williams,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
-
While families that own large companies used to expect or even require their kids to take over the family businesses, many of today's next-gen inheritors want to forge their own path.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
21 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share