legacy

[leg-uh-see] / ˈlɛg ə si /

NOUN

inheritance, heritage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

estate gift tradition

STRONG

bequest birthright devise endowment heirloom throwback

Example Sentences

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She says she refuses to let the scandal define her son's legacy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

My adult children received a legacy from a relative they loved, and the overall taxes will be lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“In my grief, I was like, ‘what can I do to honor Fares’ legacy?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors are concerned that Oracle’s legacy database business will be disrupted by AI-native competitors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It was about her grandmother as well, about fixing her legacy.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson