successors

Definitions

A person or thing that succeeds another in a role, office, or position.

A person or thing that comes after another in time or sequence.

Examples

The retiring CEO spent years mentoring her potential successors to ensure a smooth transition.

History will judge the current administration by the actions of its successors.

Synonyms

heirs descendants inheritors replacements followers next in line progeny

Antonyms

predecessors ancestors forerunners antecedents originators founders precursors