Synonyms of legacies

legacies

noun

plural of legacy

as in inheritances

something that is or may be inherited

the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inheritances
• bequests
• gifts
• heritages
• patrimonies
• heirlooms
• birthrights
• offerings
• presents
• bestowals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legacies

His establishment of national forests and monuments, along with progressive reforms, created institutional legacies that continue protecting America’s natural heritage more than a century later. — Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers know the agony of flying high with MVP quarterbacks, only to suffer special teams implosions in the biggest games, sabotaging legacies in the process. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The show honors the cultural legacies of Gantt and former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

For Herron, that is one of the franchise’s most significant legacies. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The public reckonings with these figures’ legacies—the troubled former child star gone too soon, the beloved icon, the cult favorite, the complicated eccentric—have come in a cascade. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Given their former friendship, war of words, iconic stature, legacies, and both being slain before their time, Shakur and Wallace’s murder cases have remained intertwined for decades. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2026

While the People’s Princess left behind many incredible legacies, from her charity work to her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, ‘90s kids will never forget how big her Beanie Baby was. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

On the other hand, some have viewed it as a way for their legacies to live on. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026