as in inheritance
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 legacy
Jackson's legacy includes decades of work promoting civil and human rights, peace, equality and economic and social justice.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The legacy behind it is stunning.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
With Hill designated for free agency following Monday’s release, his on-field, Dolphins legacy deserves to be explored.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
For Most Olympians, the Financial Reality Is Complicated Olympic athletes are competing for legacy, bragging rights and pride in their country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The legacy behind it is stunning.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
With Hill designated for free agency following Monday’s release, his on-field, Dolphins legacy deserves to be explored.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
For Most Olympians, the Financial Reality Is Complicated Olympic athletes are competing for legacy, bragging rights and pride in their country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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Their suit challenged an inheritance agreement at the electronics giant LG.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When families don’t openly discuss inheritance, expectations between generations can drift apart.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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