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

Cash out now, enjoy your wealth and leave your inheritance to those of your own choosing. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Harry further said he was let down by how his father handled his and Meghan's royal exit and revealed he was cut off from the family's finances in the first quarter of 2020, leaving him with his inheritance from his late mother to fund the move. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Deed theft often exploits grief, financial distress, inheritance disputes and the limited resources of older homeowners. — Landon Dais, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

As if that weren’t enough, inheritance (or estate) taxes, that other pillar of Rooseveltian reforms to corral oligarchs, soon had their turn in the barrel. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026