as in successor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples 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 heir apparent
The Prince of Wales has been the traditional title for the male heir apparent to the throne since around 1301, and Charles was thought to be the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history before his accession in September 2022.
—
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
And as the heir apparent to standing as the face of the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
He was drawn to the work of Carl Jung, one of Freud’s disciples and the heir apparent to his legacy until their falling out in 1913.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 30 July 2024
The son of real estate developer Fred Trump, Donald graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and soon became his father’s heir apparent and the president of the family business.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heir apparent 
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
And as the heir apparent to standing as the face of the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
He was drawn to the work of Carl Jung, one of Freud’s disciples and the heir apparent to his legacy until their falling out in 1913.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 30 July 2024
The son of real estate developer Fred Trump, Donald graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and soon became his father’s heir apparent and the president of the family business.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heir apparent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
Noun
-
The TikTok legislation imposes hefty fines on companies found to be in violation, and Trump or his eventual successor could change their minds on enforcement.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Among the most glaring examples is Ninth Division Commander Gen. Roh Tae-gun (Park Jae-hoon, excellent), a weak-willed lackey seduced by power and greed who’s based on Roh Tae-woo, Chun’s successor as president in 1988.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
In an 80-page decision, Arbitrator Ruth Moscovitch detailed the essentially undisputed and voluminous violations of the agent regulations by the three claimants and found that the MLBPA investigation had been fair and thorough.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
-
There are fixes to this huge problem and one of them is that no one can collect more from another than the amount of insurance the claimant carries!Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
This is particularly important as heirs have only nine months from the date of death to inventory, value, and report the artwork or collectibles and pay any estate taxes that may be due.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Haas has since died, and Lurie and his mother are among his primary heirs.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Newsweek has contacted representatives for GiveSendGo for comment.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
-
The Nothern California representative hasn’t scored in this game the last two seasons, so watch to see if the Spartans can at least do that.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near heir apparent
Cite this Entry
“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share