Thesaurus results for INHERITANCE

inheritance

noun

in-ˈher-ə-tən(t)s

Definition of inheritance

as in legacy

something that is or may be inherited a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

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Recent Examples of inheritance Be ready for sudden changes that might affect banking, insurance issues, taxes, debt or inheritances. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 For example, rather than preserving a certain portion of an investment portfolio specifically for heirs, retirees may be able to rely on a life insurance death benefit to provide an inheritance. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026 Conversely, East of Eden unfurls its consideration of human nature and inheritance across multiple generations. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inheritance

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Once operational, Starlink’s nationwide low-band spectrum could pose a direct challenge to the three main legacy phone carriers.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
For Tom Ford, which just surpassed that significant $1 billion milestone, Hertzmark Hudis highlighted how the company has successfully continued its legacy after the designer stepped away.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of legacy

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Some conditions allowed by courts made bequests contingent on a beneficiary's being married, staying married, or being employed.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Putin himself acknowledged the bequest, signing a directive to accept it as state property, and to find a building in which to exhibit it.

— George Nelson, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of bequest

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Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gift

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