as in inheritances
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 legacies
The First Eight's legacies of resistance and resolve, promise and purpose, faith and fortitude, continue to motivate me every day and in every way.
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CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Here's everything to know about their lives and legacies today.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The report also found certain undergraduate admissions practices appeared unfair to the public, specifically the preferential treatment of certain applicants, including legacies, varsity athletes, and children of faculty, staff, and donors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The crew of Integrity will carry home many different legacies.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
One of Princess Diana’s numerous philanthropic legacies took place 39 years ago on April 9.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing taught me about the Ashanti Uprising and the bloody legacies of the Gold Coast.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Their numbers are retired by the organization, and both still live in the Buffalo area, where their gridiron legacies were fashioned, excited for the next chapter in Bills football.
—Sam Brock, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
What will the next CEO, John Ternus, do to build on their legacies?
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Here's everything to know about their lives and legacies today.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The report also found certain undergraduate admissions practices appeared unfair to the public, specifically the preferential treatment of certain applicants, including legacies, varsity athletes, and children of faculty, staff, and donors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The crew of Integrity will carry home many different legacies.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
One of Princess Diana’s numerous philanthropic legacies took place 39 years ago on April 9.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing taught me about the Ashanti Uprising and the bloody legacies of the Gold Coast.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Their numbers are retired by the organization, and both still live in the Buffalo area, where their gridiron legacies were fashioned, excited for the next chapter in Bills football.
—Sam Brock, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacies
inheritances
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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
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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,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Legacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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