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 Jeff Schaefer’s legacy was charted on a napkin over a cocktail at The Ballantyne. Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025 In this framework, superintelligence may just be a way to keep people hooked on Meta’s legacy social-media apps and devices. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025 The subcategory does look different than in previous generations–modern brands taking away shelf space from its legacy competitors. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer. Essence, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for legacy
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inheritance
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  • If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
  • Along with their mother, they’re left with only a small inheritance, with their father’s grand estate instead falling into the hands of their half brother.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 July 2025

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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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