Synonyms of inheritances

inheritances

noun

plural of inheritance

as in legacies

something that is or may be inherited

a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legacies
• bequests
• gifts
• patrimonies
• heritages
• birthrights
• heirlooms
• offerings
• presents
• bestowals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inheritances

Prior to the 2024 election, his clients had been racing to find ways to protect their wealth in case Democrats took control of Washington and taxed more of people’s inheritances, something several Democrats in Congress had proposed. —Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026

Thanks to his many grandiose inheritances, Charles ruled over territory that today comprises Austria, much of northern Italy, the Low Countries, and Spain. —Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

Venus is swanning into your intense 8th house, empowering you to speak about topics that require extra diplomacy, like inheritances or other financial situations that involve multiple people. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026

Delays or revisions might be necessary with financial matters – taxes, debts, loans and inheritances. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026

However, over the past 40 years or so there have been a number of changes that have allowed the wealthy to avoid taxes altogether on their investments and inheritances. —Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025

Pay attention to what conversations come up around shared finances, inheritances, debt, or intimacy. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans really don’t like talking to their adult children about inheritances, a new study suggests. —Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025

Often that is done to protect inheritances, family trusts, or gifts from wealthy parents in the event of a divorce. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025