heir in a sentence

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Definition

HEIR: A person legally entitled to inherit the property, title, or rights of another, typically after their death.

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne.
After his father's passing, he became the sole heir to the family estate.
As the heir of a renowned artist, she felt the weight of expectations on her shoulders.
They named their son the heir of their legacy, hoping he would continue the family tradition.
In her will, she stated that the heir would inherit not just wealth, but also the family values.
The young prince was the sole heir to the vast kingdom.
After the old man's passing, his grandson became the unexpected heir to the family fortune.
She felt a heavy burden as the heir to her family's legacy of philanthropy.
In the story, the brave knight must protect the heir from those who seek to claim the throne.
The heir stood before the gathered nobles, ready to accept the responsibilities of leadership.