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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
Boards under pressure for growth routinely make the wrong choice—rationalizing the damage as a problem for their successors.
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Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Brown’s two Republican successors, George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson, made few promises other than managerial competency and largely delivered.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Xu revealed that two of its successors – the Ascend 950 and Ascend 960 – will be launched in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The Emmy® statuette may not be reproduced or used in any commercial manner unless otherwise permitted by the Academies, it being understood that possession of the same is solely for the benefit of the recipient and the recipient's heirs or successors in interest.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
As Red Sox legends Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and Dennis Eckersley looked on from various vantage points in the ballpark, their successors played without success.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Star Trek is different; the resolutely sci-fi voyages of James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and their successors on the final frontier are much more likely to be underpinned by science or, at least, the franchise's version of it.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The one-time-only blend includes Heaven Hill’s last surviving barrel from its old Bardstown distillery, laid down by the late Parker Beam, as well as bourbons made by his successors.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Brown’s two Republican successors, George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson, made few promises other than managerial competency and largely delivered.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Xu revealed that two of its successors – the Ascend 950 and Ascend 960 – will be launched in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The Emmy® statuette may not be reproduced or used in any commercial manner unless otherwise permitted by the Academies, it being understood that possession of the same is solely for the benefit of the recipient and the recipient's heirs or successors in interest.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
As Red Sox legends Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and Dennis Eckersley looked on from various vantage points in the ballpark, their successors played without success.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Star Trek is different; the resolutely sci-fi voyages of James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and their successors on the final frontier are much more likely to be underpinned by science or, at least, the franchise's version of it.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The one-time-only blend includes Heaven Hill’s last surviving barrel from its old Bardstown distillery, laid down by the late Parker Beam, as well as bourbons made by his successors.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successors
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Among his assistants was a young Karl Lagerfeld, who stayed for three years before leaving to lead Jean Patou in 1958.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Google Maps, drone deliveries, Alexas, and AI personal assistants are reengineering our relationships with one another and to the wider landscape.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said deputies were responding after a possible helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington State.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said off-duty deputies found a man on the ride and took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Josh Cradduck,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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Experts who regularly advise the committee, and representatives from powerful organizations such as the American Medical Association, pushed back hard against such statements.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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These were not beavers in the abstract sense, not representatives of a species, but instead two specific beavers, a pair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keep replacements closer to the bathroom or wherever your makeup routine takes place to avoid junk drawer cluttering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the company closed more than $6 billion in sales and hired more than 500 agents.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The agency’s strategy centers on Korea as its priority, with Japan close behind — two markets that historically haven’t worked with global agents.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no appeal has been filed yet, Venezuelan advocates and attorneys anticipate the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent not only for Venezuelans under TPS but also for other nations receiving similar protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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While Judge Kelly's order only applies to Guatemalan children, attorneys for the minors had notified the court that other children from different countries could also be targeted for removal.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The delegates came from about 20 countries, almost all European, although one came from French Algeria, five from America, and four from Palestine.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Six student delegates and two adults stayed with Encinitas host families and experienced a full slate of local culture, civic engagement, and outdoor recreation, strengthening friendships and building the kind of understanding that lasts far beyond a single visit.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After 38 minutes, Slot turned to his substitutes’ bench, bringing on Robertson for Kerkez at left-back.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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For this reason, many people who are looking for meat substitutes often turn to mushrooms to provide some texture and substance to dishes.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Successors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successors. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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