successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈse-sər 
: one that follows
especially
: one who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office
Examples of successor in a Sentence
The CEO's successor used to be the vice president here.
the successor to the throne
Recent Examples on the Web
The union is currently in the midst of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a successor agreement that would build on the previous deal.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Queen Emma was the first to wear the sapphire tiara in official portraits and solemn ceremonies, setting a precedent that her successors respected.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Since the interview, Josh D’Amaro, chair of the company’s experiences division, has been named as Bob Iger’s successor.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Yermak’s successor, Kyrylo Budanov, a lieutenant general and spymaster who now leads Ukraine’s negotiating team, has been more amenable to compromises, even on the question of territory.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Queen Emma was the first to wear the sapphire tiara in official portraits and solemn ceremonies, setting a precedent that her successors respected.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Since the interview, Josh D’Amaro, chair of the company’s experiences division, has been named as Bob Iger’s successor.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Yermak’s successor, Kyrylo Budanov, a lieutenant general and spymaster who now leads Ukraine’s negotiating team, has been more amenable to compromises, even on the question of territory.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for successor
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈses-ər
: one that follows
especially
: a person who succeeds to a throne, title, estate, or office
Legal Definition
successor
noun
suc·ces·sor
sək-ˈse-sər
: one that follows : one that succeeds another (as in a position, title, office, or estate)
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