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

Paul McCartney has spent more than 60 years building one of the richest and most recognizable cultural legacies in popular music. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

One of Keegan’s legacies at Newcastle was his signing of Alan Shearer — the club’s all-time top goalscorer — in 1996. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Chan is co-founder of the Chinese American GI Project, which works to ensure that veteran legacies are not lost, forgotten or ignored. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Rance Morgan, Clinch County Morgan continues one of the unique coaching legacies in Georgia, as Clinch County’s past six head coaches have all been alumni (former coach Jim Dickerson had two separate stints). — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Founding bassist Steve Harris said the group was drawn to Pophouse because of its commitment to preserving artists’ legacies while finding new ways to reach audiences. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026

Three of the main cast members have since died, but their legacies still live on with their families and fans. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Stakeholders volunteer, advocate, donate, subscribe and eventually leave legacies. — Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Beloved legacies in the racing game universe, from Need for Speed, to Colin McRae Dirt, to Grid, to Burnout—the one that’s been most conspicuously absent the longest, somehow—willfully, eagerly thrown away. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026