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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The real challenge is to reinterpret those identities in a way that feels powerful, relevant and true to their legacy — while creating desire and capturing the attention also of new generations.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Everything was so under wraps, especially our legacy cast members — super top secret.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Michael Burton, Director of This Old House Productions, said that having access to streaming with the Roku deal opened up new opportunities for the legacy brand.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
If Harry is now going to do another massive Netflix show effectively claiming her legacy, William will have to fight back, whether that’s with an interview or a documentary of his own.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Everything was so under wraps, especially our legacy cast members — super top secret.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Michael Burton, Director of This Old House Productions, said that having access to streaming with the Roku deal opened up new opportunities for the legacy brand.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
If Harry is now going to do another massive Netflix show effectively claiming her legacy, William will have to fight back, whether that’s with an interview or a documentary of his own.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like Orlando, Miami has no estate, inheritance or income tax.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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