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

When asked where his sound will evolve next, DDK embraces the beauty of the unknown, citing how transformative pivots defined the legacies of innovators like Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

And most recently, the legacies of uranium mining in the Navajo Nation, just as the United States is planning to ramp up domestic production in the region once again. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Orlando was a place where deep connections, native and immigrant, had built multigenerational legacies, setting the table for locals and supporting one another. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

The archaeologists found direct evidence of its use, gathered from a combination of seeds and human hair—together these provide new insights into ancient societies and their cultural legacies’ potential influence on our world today, experts say. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026

Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the lives and legacies of the songwriters behind the world’s most enduring songs. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

The victory that night seemed to go well beyond the electoral conquest; one of the defining cultural legacies of the 2024 election cycle is the imprecise but vivid concept of the manosphere. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

Reckoning with the bloody history of global conquest has become a task for all museums whose collections are legacies of colonial control. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Instead, place naming should serve the public interest rather than promoting the personal legacies of those seeking to commemorate themselves as a form of self-aggrandizement. — Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026