as in replacement
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 successor
His pay increase comes as the company continues to vet potential successors.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The mission for his successor starts with reconfiguring the team’s personality and asking for much more from the many highly experienced internationals within it.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Democrats must find their Reagan now — a candidate whose utility isn’t just to temporarily sideline Trump but vanquish him and his would-be successors for good.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Because of the proximity to the inauguration, Biden will reportedly not be enforcing the ban and is leaving the decision to his successor.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The mission for his successor starts with reconfiguring the team’s personality and asking for much more from the many highly experienced internationals within it.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Democrats must find their Reagan now — a candidate whose utility isn’t just to temporarily sideline Trump but vanquish him and his would-be successors for good.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Because of the proximity to the inauguration, Biden will reportedly not be enforcing the ban and is leaving the decision to his successor.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successor
Noun
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However, using it too often or as a replacement for shampooing and conditioning your hair can pose some problems.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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While the replacement process was ongoing when the attack occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, officials installed a temporary barrier where Bourbon Street meets Canal Street, presumably to prevent suspicious vehicles from driving down the busy tourist area.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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In reality, since 2000 the canal has been operated by the Panama Canal Authority, whose administrator, deputy administrator and 11-member board are selected by Panama’s government but operate independently.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Patel, a staunch Trump ally, was the acting deputy director of national intelligence during the last year of Trump's first presidency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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With the update, Apple Intelligence is now enabled by default in the macOS setup assistant—users who don't want to use the tools will need to disable them, but users who want to use them won't need to go through the process of setting them up.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Click the star-like Gemini button and ask the assistant to create drafts, plan projects, generate images, or take notes in a meeting.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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The representatives from the city also explained that the fund is not a traditional savings account, meaning funds contributed to it would not bear interest.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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But his departure was apparently stymied when representatives of The Walk began to escort Kyoko (living under the name Ruth Holman) to and from her Hollywood high school.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Hidalgo’s defense attorney, David Haas, said in a statement to McClatchy News on Jan. 31 that the inmate provoked and threatened Hidalgo, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Owens faced life in prison if he’d been convicted as originally charged, his attorney, Seth Morris, noted in a statement to this news organization.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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But these posts aren’t a substitute for actual community and support.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bao and Broth The OG Tofu Bun: Crispy Tofu is a great substitute for the menu’s 5-spice Pork Belly Bun.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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The agents also argued more indie films are being packaged and pre-sold to distributors outside of the festival, with Sundance chasing more true discoveries and a slate that leans very indie.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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Murphy died Sunday of cancer at his home in Kent, England, his agent, Thomas Bowington, announced.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Most of his books are set in Kindle County, a stand-in for Chicago, and many of his characters return later in different books, evoking a bustling fictional community.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These digital stand-ins can feel revolutionary for individuals who struggle to find meaningful human connections.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successor. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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