Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirs apparent
Noun
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Chapek, one of D’Amaro’s successors, boasted a similar, parks-heavy resume and struggled to make nice with the entertainment industry poobahs.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026 -
But outgoing CEOs coach their successors all the time without requiring a new title.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Payments for each device are capped at $20, but claimants may receive less depending on the total number of claims submitted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Division encourages claimants to start the process as soon as possible.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The series follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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In 2012 Ponti’s heirs and the Gio Ponti Archive established a partnership with the Molteni Group to produce Gio Ponti Objects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Files released by the Justice Department last week show Epstein had drafted notes to and about the billionaire, suggesting Gates had engaged in extramarital affairs, although representatives for Gates have repeatedly shot down the allegations.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rich Sparkle didn’t respond to requests for comment, and representatives for Lame couldn’t be reached.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Heirs apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirs%20apparent. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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