predecessor
noun
a person who precedes another in an office, position, etc.
predecessors
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pluralof predecessor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sixth-generation aircraft will likely include more advanced stealth features than their fifth-generation predecessors, sensors that use artificial intelligence and be armed with lasers or hypersonic weapons, according to the Congressional Research Service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
That’s because legacy sequels rarely take the risks they need to stand alone, worth considering apart from their predecessors.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
As a "proud British Jew... unwavering in my support for the state of Israel," Miliband spoke more directly and starkly than practically any of his predecessors.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin recently submitted to Congress several waivers under the Clean Air Act granted by his Biden predecessors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Unable to muster the commanding vitality of their predecessors, the priestly leadership responded ineffectively, even counterproductively.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
