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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Named in honor of actor, filmmaker and environmental advocate Robert Redford, the award seeks to continue his legacy of supporting independent artists and elevating stories that can influence public understanding and action.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 June 2026
Bernanke left a legacy of an explicit 2% inflation target and rigorous transparency.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
In April 2026, Caulfield, McDonald, Zmed and Lorna reunited on the red carpet at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles to celebrate the film's enduring legacy.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
The question is whether to splurge now, when there isn’t much available, or to wait for star players’ legacy deals to start expiring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 June 2026
Bernanke left a legacy of an explicit 2% inflation target and rigorous transparency.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
In April 2026, Caulfield, McDonald, Zmed and Lorna reunited on the red carpet at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles to celebrate the film's enduring legacy.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
The question is whether to splurge now, when there isn’t much available, or to wait for star players’ legacy deals to start expiring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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If a creditor already has a judgment against you when the inheritance is received, however, the situation can change significantly.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Instead, any inheritance would go to other artists.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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