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
Newsom’s final stretch as governor may be a bumpy ride
Newsom hopes to end his time as governor in an air of accomplishment and acclaim, which would elevate his political legacy and prospects in a potential presidential run.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
After playing professional basketball for a decade and solidifying her legacy as one of the WNBA’s pioneers, Staley was asked to coach at Temple University in 2000.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 19 May 2025
Trump's new surgeon general nominee sparks drama Trump slams Federal Reserve chair after interest rate decision
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Biden defends legacy on ‘The View’
Former President Joe Biden is making the rounds.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new head of the Catholic church — well, after the two other guys, of course — and will take on the name Pope Leo XIV during the rest of his legacy.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
After playing professional basketball for a decade and solidifying her legacy as one of the WNBA’s pioneers, Staley was asked to coach at Temple University in 2000.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 19 May 2025
Trump's new surgeon general nominee sparks drama Trump slams Federal Reserve chair after interest rate decision
Watch: The companies who haven't ditched DEI
Biden defends legacy on ‘The View’
Former President Joe Biden is making the rounds.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new head of the Catholic church — well, after the two other guys, of course — and will take on the name Pope Leo XIV during the rest of his legacy.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legacy
inheritance
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Ultimately, The Phoenician Scheme is a story about inheritance, literal and metaphorical.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Van Rappard’s potential departure underscores earlier concerns that the U.K. could see an exodus of wealthy individuals after the Labour government adopted a series of reforms that increases taxes on capital gains and inheritances, while ending a preferential regime for non-domiciled residents.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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