patrimonies

plural of patrimony
as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited her patrimony was the family's newspaper business

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Noun
  • From an estate planning perspective, the liquidity generated from an ESOP transaction can help equalize inheritances, reduce estate tax exposure, and diversify a family’s concentrated wealth.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • This transit can bring financial opportunities such as inheritances, collaborations, or joint investments.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation, shaping and evolving brand legacies and the industry to reflect the times while leaving an indelible mark.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And while that ginkgo will hopefully live for another 112 years, legacies like his have the power to extend even further.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Patrimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrimonies. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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