Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirs apparent
Noun
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When members of Congress retire, people often look to their children or the children of politicians residing in the district as possible successors.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025 -
From centuries-old pocket watches and table clocks to brand-new limited editions, the sale underscores the technical innovation of Breuget and his modern successors.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In October 2024, there were 43,250,829 claimants.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Heirs apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirs%20apparent. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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