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Alice Walton—the founder of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, chairman of the Art Bridges Foundation, and heiress to the Walmart fortune—had the largest two-day loss at more than $6.5 billion, and the largest reduction in her net worth, 7 percent, down to $107 billion.
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Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
But that all changes in this next installment, which is told from the perspective of the heiress whom the knight served.
—The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Picture heiress Doris Duke’s jaw-dropping Honolulu powder room without its Taj Mahal–inspired bathroom tile.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Then there’s Well Beings, an environmental and animal welfare nonprofit started by Kick Kennedy’s friend, Hearst family heiress Amanda Hearst.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
But that all changes in this next installment, which is told from the perspective of the heiress whom the knight served.
—The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Picture heiress Doris Duke’s jaw-dropping Honolulu powder room without its Taj Mahal–inspired bathroom tile.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Then there’s Well Beings, an environmental and animal welfare nonprofit started by Kick Kennedy’s friend, Hearst family heiress Amanda Hearst.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heiress
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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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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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President Trump's allies say his tariffs are helping Rust Belt cities make a comeback, casting the area as a beneficiary of the trade war.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward two years, and redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey enters into a similar heir apparent spot as Minnesota began spring ball on Thursday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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That can obviously set up some interesting, and potentially uncomfortable, situations for both the devisee and your surviving spouse.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
20 Feb. 2022
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When a person dies, his claim passes to his heirs or devisees, subject to the administration of his estate.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas News,
26 Jan. 2020
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The Senate bill would appear to revive incentives for benefit assignees, such as water restoration companies or roof contractors — not just policyholders — to sue insurers.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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After all, Qualcomm recently surpassed IBM as the number-two patent assignee in the U.S..—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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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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For those anticipating higher tax rates in the future—either personally or for their heirs—Roth conversions offer a smart way to reposition retirement assets while reducing estate size.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its 1 percent commitment, the foundation also welcomes direct donations, 100 percent of which directly support its grantees and impact programs.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The proposal from the Trump administration would set aside those differences in standardizing the rate at 15 percent for every grantee.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Heiress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heiress. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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