posterity

[po-ster-i-tee] / pɒˈstɛr ɪ ti /

NOUN

future generations

Synonyms

STRONG

breed brood children descendants family heirs issue lineage offspring progeny scions seed stock successors

WEAK

next generation progeniture succeeding generations unborn

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

WEAK

past

Example Sentences

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Many of the photographed women look directly at the camera, conscious of their political activity being documented for posterity.

From BBC

Love him or hate him, Joe Biden may be remembered to posterity in a favorable manner for signing the infrastructure act.

From Salon

It was filmed for posterity and posted on the league’s website.

From Seattle Times

Maybe the U.S. banking turmoil of March 2023 wasn't boxed up, tied with a bow, and neatly shelved for posterity after all.

From Reuters

But then reality hit, and the memories of this game for posterity seemed headed for bittersweet, bordering on sour.

From Seattle Times