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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in descent

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

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of succession The Kremlin, which surely has succession plans, cannot guarantee that they will be followed in the event of Putin’s death or departure from power. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 Staying on top of harvests as fruit ripens, rather than going out into the garden only once or twice a week, can encourage a succession of more harvestable crops. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 The actor is known not just for his versatility but for displaying it in rapid succession. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Much has been made of the Raiders’ quarterback succession plan. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for succession

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succession

Noun

But the Phillies can carry 14 position players in a three-game series.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The bloodied Hoover did not miss a play on the series and wound up going 13 of 16 for 231 yards with 4 touchdowns and no turnovers in his Indiana debut.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of series

Noun

Today, 55% of the city's residents have Middle Eastern ancestry, and the mayor, police chief, and schools superintendent are all Muslims of Arab descent.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
No slow descent into the pool either — from ankles, to knees, to waist, to chest.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of descent

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

Noun

Addressing this prolonged trade conflict, Washington political news outlet POLITICO brought together four veteran journalists specializing in US-Canada relations and trade policy to analyze potential future trajectories.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Why do the Browns continue to have avoidable public-relations blunders?

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026