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
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Recent Examples of heirs
As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
If the estate has sufficient funds, the credit card balance will generally be paid before heirs receive their inheritances.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
With their intricate approach to the Dead’s music, JRAD, who formed in 2013, have become heirs to the Dead’s scene following the death of Bob Weir earlier this year.
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Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Only his oldest son Preston’s name is known to the public, as the mogul fiercely protects the privacy of his heirs.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Eight Dukes of Wellington and two very full centuries on from that 1825 procession, on this June 16, the 9th Duke rode, as each of his forbears did and as the future heirs to the ducal title will do, in the lead carriage with the king to open Royal Ascot.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
And their true goal all along was to leverage the initiative into a deal to secure more tax breaks for ultra-rich investors and wealthy heirs, along with massive giveaways to profitable corporations.
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State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
Then, of course, there are billionaires and their heirs.
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Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
If the estate has sufficient funds, the credit card balance will generally be paid before heirs receive their inheritances.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
With their intricate approach to the Dead’s music, JRAD, who formed in 2013, have become heirs to the Dead’s scene following the death of Bob Weir earlier this year.
—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Only his oldest son Preston’s name is known to the public, as the mogul fiercely protects the privacy of his heirs.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Eight Dukes of Wellington and two very full centuries on from that 1825 procession, on this June 16, the 9th Duke rode, as each of his forbears did and as the future heirs to the ducal title will do, in the lead carriage with the king to open Royal Ascot.
—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
And their true goal all along was to leverage the initiative into a deal to secure more tax breaks for ultra-rich investors and wealthy heirs, along with massive giveaways to profitable corporations.
—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
Then, of course, there are billionaires and their heirs.
—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirs
inheritors
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Among these delusions is the perennial faith that Iranians are potentially ardent converts to American-style freedom, rather than inheritors of an ancient civilization with a trajectory outlined by its own specific history.
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These aren’t reluctant inheritors hoping for a windfall.
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“Heirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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