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
Read: How the CIA hoodwinked Hollywood Washington left his most significant intelligence legacy as the nation’s first president.
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James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The Queen of Cumbia remains one of the most successful Tejano musicians of all time in the U.S., and her legacy continues to expand, thanks to special re-releases and anniversaries that remind the masses of her impact.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His death has forever changed us — but his legacy will live on.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
That legacy has only grown in the 23 years since Zevon’s death, with younger musicians like MJ Lenderman and Shooter Jennings coming out as fans of the cult artist.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The Queen of Cumbia remains one of the most successful Tejano musicians of all time in the U.S., and her legacy continues to expand, thanks to special re-releases and anniversaries that remind the masses of her impact.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His death has forever changed us — but his legacy will live on.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
That legacy has only grown in the 23 years since Zevon’s death, with younger musicians like MJ Lenderman and Shooter Jennings coming out as fans of the cult artist.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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Ultimately, The Phoenician Scheme is a story about inheritance, literal and metaphorical.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Van Rappard’s potential departure underscores earlier concerns that the U.K. could see an exodus of wealthy individuals after the Labour government adopted a series of reforms that increases taxes on capital gains and inheritances, while ending a preferential regime for non-domiciled residents.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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