as in legacies
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 inheritances
Prior to the 2024 election, his clients had been racing to find ways to protect their wealth in case Democrats took control of Washington and taxed more of people’s inheritances, something several Democrats in Congress had proposed.
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Thanks to his many grandiose inheritances, Charles ruled over territory that today comprises Austria, much of northern Italy, the Low Countries, and Spain.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Venus is swanning into your intense 8th house, empowering you to speak about topics that require extra diplomacy, like inheritances or other financial situations that involve multiple people.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Delays or revisions might be necessary with financial matters – taxes, debts, loans and inheritances.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
However, over the past 40 years or so there have been a number of changes that have allowed the wealthy to avoid taxes altogether on their investments and inheritances.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Pay attention to what conversations come up around shared finances, inheritances, debt, or intimacy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans really don’t like talking to their adult children about inheritances, a new study suggests.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Often that is done to protect inheritances, family trusts, or gifts from wealthy parents in the event of a divorce.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Thanks to his many grandiose inheritances, Charles ruled over territory that today comprises Austria, much of northern Italy, the Low Countries, and Spain.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Venus is swanning into your intense 8th house, empowering you to speak about topics that require extra diplomacy, like inheritances or other financial situations that involve multiple people.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Delays or revisions might be necessary with financial matters – taxes, debts, loans and inheritances.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
However, over the past 40 years or so there have been a number of changes that have allowed the wealthy to avoid taxes altogether on their investments and inheritances.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Pay attention to what conversations come up around shared finances, inheritances, debt, or intimacy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans really don’t like talking to their adult children about inheritances, a new study suggests.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Often that is done to protect inheritances, family trusts, or gifts from wealthy parents in the event of a divorce.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritances
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The report also found certain undergraduate admissions practices appeared unfair to the public, specifically the preferential treatment of certain applicants, including legacies, varsity athletes, and children of faculty, staff, and donors.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a look at the All the President's Men cast's lives and legacies 50 years after the movie premiered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Generally speaking, people shouldn’t be asking for bequests for themselves.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Faulk has size, athleticism and versatility, but his physical gifts haven’t exactly translated on the football field (10 career sacks in 37 games).—
Omar Kelly
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inheritances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritances. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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