as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
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Recent Examples of legacy
Fans can expect an intimate look at artistry, legacy, and storytelling in one of music’s most beloved formats.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 June 2025
The young legacy — who at that point was not ranked among the top 36 who would make the team — promised to come back stronger next week.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 June 2025
Walden’s work with Babyshambles—and his influence on early-2000s British indie rock—remains an essential part of the band’s legacy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 June 2025
Two centuries later, their community faces new threats in a dystopian world, testing survival, legacy, and resistance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 June 2025
The young legacy — who at that point was not ranked among the top 36 who would make the team — promised to come back stronger next week.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 June 2025
Walden’s work with Babyshambles—and his influence on early-2000s British indie rock—remains an essential part of the band’s legacy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 June 2025
Two centuries later, their community faces new threats in a dystopian world, testing survival, legacy, and resistance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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This might be an inheritance, financial favor or practical help.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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This week could offer you an opportunity to increase your nest egg or see a large chunk of cash arrive, whether in the form of a settlement, bonus, inheritance, line of credit or other boon.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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