as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
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Recent Examples of legacies
Their legacies were secured long ago.
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The next year, All-Star Weekend was born, with Bird and Jordan adding to their legacies in the 3-point and slam-dunk contests.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Whether or not that happens, there’s already a lot to feel good about, from enhanced heart rate variability to enhanced legacies.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
In the world of sports, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify and race in the Indy 500 as several drivers cemented their legacies, IU basketball had a legendary undefeated season, Market Square Arena opened and the Pacers held a telethon to save the franchise.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
This disconnect explains why culture has become a CEO-level priority — and why incumbents with strong legacies increasingly struggle to translate brand awareness into sustained growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The Daytona 500 isn’t just another stop on the schedule — the race defines legacies.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Known for his drive to make culture more accessible, one of Lang’s lasting legacies is the creation of the annual Fete de La Musique in June.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Beneath rested men and women whose diasporic legacies include Europe’s first coffeehouses.
—Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The next year, All-Star Weekend was born, with Bird and Jordan adding to their legacies in the 3-point and slam-dunk contests.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Whether or not that happens, there’s already a lot to feel good about, from enhanced heart rate variability to enhanced legacies.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
In the world of sports, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify and race in the Indy 500 as several drivers cemented their legacies, IU basketball had a legendary undefeated season, Market Square Arena opened and the Pacers held a telethon to save the franchise.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
This disconnect explains why culture has become a CEO-level priority — and why incumbents with strong legacies increasingly struggle to translate brand awareness into sustained growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The Daytona 500 isn’t just another stop on the schedule — the race defines legacies.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Known for his drive to make culture more accessible, one of Lang’s lasting legacies is the creation of the annual Fete de La Musique in June.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Beneath rested men and women whose diasporic legacies include Europe’s first coffeehouses.
—Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacies
inheritances
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The gap between new home sales and inheritances was only 810.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Legacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacies. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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