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
The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, John Wedemeyer and Chris Cron continue the legacy of the iconic band, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Chambers died in 2013 but his legacy lives on in Charlotte.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite their complicated relationship, Minnelli writes lovingly about her mother’s legacy and their later memories together.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The tournament honors the legacies of Augie Nieto and Rick Caro.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Chambers died in 2013 but his legacy lives on in Charlotte.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite their complicated relationship, Minnelli writes lovingly about her mother’s legacy and their later memories together.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The tournament honors the legacies of Augie Nieto and Rick Caro.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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Tulum has always been a place of ceremony, exchange, and reverence for nature, and that inheritance still lingers in the air.—
Gina Góngora,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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And in my case, the lessons came through the body, but also through an inheritance, one that is not just genetic, but cultural.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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