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

One proposal is to apply a capital-gains tax on inheritances. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

The law, originally passed in 1995, allows the state to calculate the daily cost of incarceration then take that money from current or former inmates who receive inheritances, lottery winnings or certain lawsuit settlements. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Under Islam centuries ago, the imam indicated, women had rights to education, inheritance, and choice of a husband. — Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026

Actor Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed a petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter’s temporary representative in California court to protect her inheritance after the death of her mother. — Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026