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
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Soviet and East German propagandists understood this move long ago, and their modern-day successors in the Russian intelligence sector have been using a similar strategy around the globe for years.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The director of loans and pathways Matt Newberry was promoted to director of global talent in November, but loans remain part of his remit while a successor is recruited.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
In fact, experts say, in the case of an assassination, a president’s successor would decide on any military action.
—Karen Yourish, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Former chef Jason Franey received three consecutive James Beard Award nominations for his work there, while his successor Brady Williams was named Best Chef: Northwest by the same organization in 2019.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The director of loans and pathways Matt Newberry was promoted to director of global talent in November, but loans remain part of his remit while a successor is recruited.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
In fact, experts say, in the case of an assassination, a president’s successor would decide on any military action.
—Karen Yourish, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Former chef Jason Franey received three consecutive James Beard Award nominations for his work there, while his successor Brady Williams was named Best Chef: Northwest by the same organization in 2019.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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