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 Haakon, 53, previously reflected on the power of succession to boost a sense of unity when speaking about the death of his grandfather. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 In Norway, the succession to the throne is much faster than in the United Kingdom. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Louise, the second child of Harald and Sonja, now moves up the line of succession, from fourth to third place. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 That disconnect is especially pronounced around succession, where 62% of employers call it a key focus, yet formal continuity plans remain rare, particularly among mid-market firms with limited HR infrastructure. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for succession

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succession

Noun

Four batters into Monday night’s series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs had their first home run, a two-run blast off the bat of Tyrone Taylor.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
This article is part of the Business of Influence series, examining the inner workings of content creation and how the industry is set to change in the years to come.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of series

Noun

The first prince of Norwegian descent born in 567 years, his birth held special significance for the young Norwegian monarchy.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged about 80 people in the broader case, the vast majority of whom are of Somali descent.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of descent

Noun

Wilson was back on the practice field Sunday, despite missing much of training camp with an injury, and will likely open the season as Seattle’s third-string running back.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Third-party sellers who hawk their wares on Amazon's marketplace have recently criticized surging advertising costs on the site, including a string of recent policy changes, which led to some top merchants withholding their ad spend in a boycott.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of string

Noun

But all this manifold spectacle is triggered by a quest for a boy, possibly of royal lineage, who has gone missing.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Basically, this small insect appeared to preserve a transitional stage as its lineage gradually adapted from aquatic life to living on land.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of lineage

Noun

These folks include my sister, two brothers and a beloved SIL, all who’ve been a loving part of our 41-year-old’s life since birth.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
These counties have no hospitals or birth centers providing obstetric care, and no obstetric clinician.

— Kayley Corley, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of birth

Noun

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
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

Definition of heredity

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Canada could restrict key exports to the US, such as energy and a key fertilizer ingredient known as potash, said Diamond Isinger, a policy strategist and former special advisor on Canada-US relations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Cook’s legacy has been defined by his deft leadership through tumultuous supply chain environments and tense international trade relations.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026