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 Holland said, revealing succession plans have been in the works for five years. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 July 2026 The work consisted of small decisions made in rapid succession, each one nudging the encyclopedia closer to order. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 In his lengthy response, Arnault also addresses the article’s claim that his family is embroiled in bitter succession disputes. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 Meanwhile Leia’s lost her brother Luke and her great love Han Solo in quick succession, and the general’s trying to rebuild the Resistance after a crushing loss to the evil First Order at the Battle of Crait. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for succession

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succession

Noun

The new scheme is the latest in a series of attempts by officials to lure back tourists.

— Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Edison defeated Fountain Valley 34-7 last season for its 21st consecutive victory in the series, which began in 1969.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 July 2026

Definition of series

Noun

Through the ’80s and ’90s, Doneger expanded its client base and services by purchasing a string of competitive buying offices/consultancies.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Thursday's death marks the latest in a string of fatal incidents at Sequoia National Park and nearby areas in recent months.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of string

Noun

Central to Burbank’s thesis was his belief that environment mattered as much, if not more, than heredity.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
Political figures within Iran criticized the idea of handing over the supreme leader’s title based on heredity and thereby creating a clerical version of the rule of the shah, who was toppled during the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of heredity

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Both countries also opened a second cluster last week focused on foreign relations, security and defense policies, as well as trade policy, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
The move underscores the increasingly important role AI chips play in diplomatic relations and international politics.

— Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026