successor to

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Used to identify the person or thing that is being succeeded.

successorPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The new CEO is the designated successor to the retiring chairman.
  • She is widely considered the most likely successor to the current party leader.
  • The company announced its chosen successor to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
  • He hopes to groom his son as his successor to the family business.
  • The Ministry of Culture is the successor to the former Department of Arts.
  • They are searching for a worthy successor to the iconic founder.
  • The ancient temple's successor to its grandeur was a modern architectural marvel.
  • After years of speculation, the heir apparent was finally named successor to the throne.
  • The software aims to be a seamless successor to the existing program, offering improved features.
  • The committee will select the most suitable successor to the vacant professorship.