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
Like their fashion counterparts, PSG and Inter Milan are very different teams, both vying to be the best of the best, maintaining their legacy status, while innovating with the new generation.
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Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 30 May 2025
There's more work to be done, for sure, but the Federal Judiciary is better than it's ever been in modern history, and that will be President Trump's most important legacy.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
And Hawn is continuing the family’s entertainment legacy with her grandchildren.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 May 2025
The film explores transgender identity and legacy, chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear and others.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
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Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 30 May 2025
There's more work to be done, for sure, but the Federal Judiciary is better than it's ever been in modern history, and that will be President Trump's most important legacy.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
And Hawn is continuing the family’s entertainment legacy with her grandchildren.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 May 2025
The film explores transgender identity and legacy, chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear and others.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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The novel follows Libby, a young woman who forgoes college to buy and fix up a Victorian house with her inheritance.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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As King Charles’ health becomes more serious, royal fans just received an update on another royal family member’s inheritance that will be split between Prince Harry and Prince William.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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