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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
Brown may be Valdez’s heir apparent as the Astros’ ace.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Brown may be Valdez’s heir apparent as the Astros’ ace.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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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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The agency estimates that about 70,000 claimants may be flagged out of 4.5 million telephone claims per year.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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From April 14, many claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone when making claims or changing direct deposit information.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 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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The Lakers, meanwhile, saw a basketball genius and the heir to their next era.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Perry's representative via email for comment on Monday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Merriam-Webster defines dialogue as (among other things) a conversation between two or more persons; an exchange of ideas and opinions; a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Heir apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20apparent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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