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Recent Examples of heir apparent
Just eight months after President Trump picked JD Vance to be his vice president, Vance is already positioned to be MAGA's heir apparent for 2028.
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old playmaker could be an effective complement to Adam Thielen, while also serving as his heir apparent.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
But Drake’s stronghold has also been endemic of another problem that hip-hop had been facing: as hip-hop turned 50 in 2023, the genre was in desperate need of an heir apparent.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Or is this all a defense mechanism for the heir apparent to the Eagan empire?
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old playmaker could be an effective complement to Adam Thielen, while also serving as his heir apparent.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
But Drake’s stronghold has also been endemic of another problem that hip-hop had been facing: as hip-hop turned 50 in 2023, the genre was in desperate need of an heir apparent.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Or is this all a defense mechanism for the heir apparent to the Eagan empire?
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
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Just over a year ago, Bradley ignited his senior career with a run of form that brought him into the conversation as a potential Alexander-Arnold successor, including a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory against Chelsea in the January.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their sole plausible successor, J.J.’s son, John, died suddenly at age 53 in 1962, a year ahead of his senescent father, who was never told of his death.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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But those involved with claimants are quick to point out that, while payments can look generous, they are often inflated by the cost of housing, which makes up a substantial proportion of what many claimants receive.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The changes are particularly significant in light of historical data showing how poorly many claimants have been treated in the past.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Once the heir to Anthony’s throne in New York, Porzingis is now a key piece of a Celtics team that has owned the Knicks all season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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For those anticipating higher tax rates in the future—either personally or for their heirs—Roth conversions offer a smart way to reposition retirement assets while reducing estate size.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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While some believe Trump's approval ratings will fall on their own without much action from Democrats, others want elected representatives to be doing more.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In their letter, the three representatives requested extensive information from HUD about its consideration of crypto and the blockchain, including whether the agency had assessed the risks of using the technology.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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