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a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else; someone who succeeds another person
The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here. the successor to the throne
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Recent Examples of successors
As a result, companies that overlook the constant nurturing of successors may end up in jeopardy.
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Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Possible successors are already making plans.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
This figure surpasses deportations under both Obama's predecessors and successors, according to data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Migration Policy Institute data reviewed by Newsweek.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
New trends in Gothic design led Sully’s successors to radically revamp the design, raising the roof and doubling the size of windows to let more light into the cathedral.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Sometimes successors may decide not to take over, requiring a return to earlier steps.
—Simon Bedard, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO of legendary holding company Berkshire Hathaway, has long maintained that the best kinds of leaders are those who commit to mentoring their future successors—and those with a firm sense of direction.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown and three of his Conservative successors — Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss — have all publicly come out against the bill.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Possible successors are already making plans.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
This figure surpasses deportations under both Obama's predecessors and successors, according to data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Migration Policy Institute data reviewed by Newsweek.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
New trends in Gothic design led Sully’s successors to radically revamp the design, raising the roof and doubling the size of windows to let more light into the cathedral.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Sometimes successors may decide not to take over, requiring a return to earlier steps.
—Simon Bedard, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO of legendary holding company Berkshire Hathaway, has long maintained that the best kinds of leaders are those who commit to mentoring their future successors—and those with a firm sense of direction.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown and three of his Conservative successors — Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss — have all publicly come out against the bill.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successors
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By fostering a culture of pride, companies can ensure that their employees are not just representatives of the brand but passionate advocates.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like many literary protagonists before her, Emily Ruff is an orphan who is recruited by representatives of a mysterious, exclusive boarding school.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Riley hasn’t had any issue finding replacements at running back in the past.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Almost every ingredients label includes chemicals, soy bean oil, sugar or sugar replacements like high-fructose corn syrup.Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Inside the home, agents found more drugs, along with equipment necessary to package narcotics, including a kilogram press machine, scale and a variety of stamps, officials said.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Swift's attorneys recently asked the judge presiding over the case, Judge Aileen Cannon, to dismiss the claims against the singer because Marasco had failed to serve the lawsuit in the eight months since it was filed.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Successors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successors. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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