Synonyms of predecessors

predecessors

noun

plural of predecessor

as in forerunners

something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed

the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forerunners
• ancestors
• precursors
• prototypes
• antecedents
• originals
• granddaddies
• archetypes
• originators
• models
• mothers
• daddies
• foregoers
• fathers
• sires

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• descendants
• derivatives
• sons
• daughters
• offshoots
• outgrowths
• by-products
• spin-offs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predecessors

For decades, Mamdani’s predecessors have found the only choice more politically unpalatable than letting the whole three-layer cake of infrastructure crumble away is trying to stop it from crumbling. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026

Unlike some of her predecessors, Leavitt was rarely caught off guard in public. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Like one of his predecessors, Nuno Espirito Santo, Glasner is a hugely competitive player. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The car may be more civilized than its predecessors, but its mill is still expected to produce up to 900 hp and redline at 9,000 rpm. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

The vehicle even remained intact after toppling over, a feat none of its predecessors had pulled off. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Amazon Prime’s adventurous car show is under a lot of cultural pressure because of how iconic its predecessors and previous hosts are. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026

To keep guests returning, Miral insists that each of its parks is a step up from its predecessors. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Students were aware of their storied predecessors at Sacramento’s oldest high school, which will celebrate its 90th birthday next year. — Ben Paviour august 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026