Synonyms of inheritance

inheritance

noun

in-ˈher-ə-tən(t)s 

as in legacy

something that is or may be inherited

a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legacy
• bequest
• gift
• heritage
• patrimony
• birthright
• present
• heirloom
• offering
• bestowal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inheritance

But Alberto goes anyway, and his inheritance (in all possible meanings of the word) is contained in a brown envelope, some scraps of paper that take on an awful amount of significance over the next two hours. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026

Kurt's key takeaways That unexpected inheritance email can feel exciting for a moment. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Years later, when tragedy strikes again and a mysterious inheritance surfaces, Ruth is forced to confront unsettling truths about the women who raised her and decide whether to redefine her future or remain bound to the past. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance. —Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026