SUCCESSION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

succession

noun

Definition of succession

as in series

a series of things, people, events, or actions arranged or happening one after another He experienced a succession of car repairs that set him back thousands of dollars.

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as in descent

the order of people in a family The prince is third in the line of succession to the throne.

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Recent Examples of succession The illicit drug supply has changed rapidly over the last few months, with nitazenes, medetomidine, cychlorphine, and other novel synthetic substances appearing in rapid succession. — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026 As part of what appears to be a developing succession plan, all five of Arnault’s children now hold key roles across the LVMH empire. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026 That will become most dangerous during a succession struggle or severe economic shock. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 However, anyone who occupies the CEO’s seat should understand that succession planning is part of running a company well. — Steve Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for succession

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succession

Noun

Cavan Sullivan scored twice, Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Union beat Toronto FC 4-1 on Saturday to secure an automatic berth into a best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The upcoming series, co-created by Poehler and her former Parks and Recreation collaborator Michael Schur, also stars Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of series

Noun

After completing its descent sequence, the booster touched down on the platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
First flight of the heavier CZ-10 with an uncrewed Lanyue lander performing a lunar descent and ascent test, exercising the lander’s propulsion and guidance.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of descent

Noun

Fourth-string goalie Matt Tomkins made 16 saves with Tristan Jarry out because of illness and both Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen injured.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of string

Noun

Reconciling competing visions of reality depends on continuously normalizing disparate vendor inputs into a unified GTM data model, scoring source reliability, assessing recency and maintaining complete lineage tracking.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
As ecologist Doug Tallamy has chronicled, over 90% of herbivorous insects specialize on one or a few native plant lineages.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lineage

Noun

Next might follow fears about contagion, vulnerability, age, or heredity and how these may affect body and mind.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
Havighorst, an executive director of institutional advancement at Prairie State College, was diagnosed with a form of CMT 2 1/2 years ago called heredity neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of heredity

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The Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents reaffirmed their countries’ close ties Sunday in response to growing speculation of souring relations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
If Uncle Sam does not change course, America’s unsustainable fiscal mess will result in adverse economic, national security, foreign relations, and domestic tranquility consequences.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026