legacy

noun

ˈle-gə-sē How to pronounce legacy (audio)
Definition of legacynext
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 The satin fabric of the dress gave the design a wholly luxurious aesthetic, ideal for an evening that celebrated the legacy, glamour and musicality of the late Dolly Parton. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Today, Fifi’s has maintained its legacy as a must-visit shop located in the heart of the French Quarter. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 The tribute, which takes place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, will honor the film and its star Andrew Scott, screenwriter Stephen Beresford and director Simon Stone for bringing the legacy of actor and advocate Charleson to new audiences. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 While the show is beloved, its legacy has also been marred with a series of tragedies and controversies, both on and off screen. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legacy
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inheritance
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  • Talking about death and inheritance is a way of protecting relationships, preserving dignity, and reducing uncertainty for those who will live with the consequences.
    — Christina Wing, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All the accounts of her story agree that this young heiress, named Maria de Lourdes Fernandes, witnessed the deaths of her parents; her guardian then locked her up and drove her to suicide to get her inheritance.
    — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of inheritance

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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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