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
The semiquincentennial inherently underscores the comparative youth of the United States; Italy, Greece, China, and India count their historic legacies in millennia, not centuries.
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Off-handed comments don’t create substance that fulfill lasting legacies.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
After raising more than $500,000 for a special needs playground last year, the Gaudreau family now has a new mission to keep Johnny and Matthew's legacies alive.
—Jan Carabeo, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Off-handed comments don’t create substance that fulfill lasting legacies.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
After raising more than $500,000 for a special needs playground last year, the Gaudreau family now has a new mission to keep Johnny and Matthew's legacies alive.
—Jan Carabeo, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacies
inheritances
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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.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Legacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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