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Recent Examples of heir apparent
There were quite a few impressive QB performances in all-star games this spring, and the Panthers investing in an heir apparent to Dalton might be smart business.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Or is this all a defense mechanism for the heir apparent to the Eagan empire?
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The erstwhile heir apparent stepped down as New World’s CEO in September and was succeeded by chief operating officer Eric Ma, who in turn, was replaced two months later by Echo Huang, the CEO of the company’s mainland subsidiary.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Beck is the Hurricanes’ heir apparent at quarterback following a dominant year by Cam Ward, who like Beck transferred to Miami with the hopes of producing a dominant final season of college football before going to the NFL Draft.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Or is this all a defense mechanism for the heir apparent to the Eagan empire?
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The erstwhile heir apparent stepped down as New World’s CEO in September and was succeeded by chief operating officer Eric Ma, who in turn, was replaced two months later by Echo Huang, the CEO of the company’s mainland subsidiary.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Beck is the Hurricanes’ heir apparent at quarterback following a dominant year by Cam Ward, who like Beck transferred to Miami with the hopes of producing a dominant final season of college football before going to the NFL Draft.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heir apparent
Noun
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The last of the voting members of the conclave to choose his successor making their way to Rome, many gathering in near general congregations to get to know each other and discuss the issues facing the church.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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The wagers fly as the highest-ranking leaders of the Catholic Church converge in Rome to pick the next successor to St. Peter's throne.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Those claimants who are flagged will be required to visit a Social Security Administration office in person for their claim to be processed.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Although all claimants except Coyne have signed releases and agreed not to sue, Cox and Pearl have not.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When a person dies in the US or as a US citizen, anywhere, an often lengthy estate administration process begins to transfer the assets of the decedent to their heirs or other beneficiaries.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In some cases, clients pay taxes upfront via a Roth conversion to spare their future heirs from the bill, Lawrence said.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Public opinion The vote followed an hour-long public hearing during which residents and businesspeople of Wyandotte County, friends and representatives of American Royal and others largely expressed their support.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Scott Karol, the president of Paul’s company, SP Media Group, said that Voight’s group has met with studio executives, union representatives and state officials to solicit their thoughts.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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