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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The museum, which announced his departure on November 4, did not offer details regarding his plans but affirmed that a search for a successor will begin soon.
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News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
Look for Newsom and his successor after the 2026 election to do the same.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Emperor Vespasian began work on the structure in 72 A.D. and his successor Titus completed it eight years later.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
From Election Day to Inauguration Day, America will confront a treacherous 76 days in transferring power from President Biden to his successor — putting new stress on the political parties, the legal system and the culture.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
Look for Newsom and his successor after the 2026 election to do the same.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Emperor Vespasian began work on the structure in 72 A.D. and his successor Titus completed it eight years later.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
From Election Day to Inauguration Day, America will confront a treacherous 76 days in transferring power from President Biden to his successor — putting new stress on the political parties, the legal system and the culture.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Successor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successor. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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