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 So while the streamers are swimming in eff-you money, the NFL’s opportunity to leverage all that dough as a means of encouraging its legacy partners to dig deeper in may be wildly overstated. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 To safeguard the zoo’s legacy, the report recommended finding a new owner by next spring. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Mason's legacy Kearns is remembered for his love of skateboarding, always wanting to be outside. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 In addition to the flawless transfer, the disc features hours of extra features in the form of an audio commentary, interviews with key cast and crew members, and a documentary devoted to the legacy of Steve James. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for legacy
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inheritance
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  • Andy Burnham’s economic inheritance as the incoming PM is suddenly looking much more troubling.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Others say its impact will be far more limited and simply marks a continuation of long-term inheritance trends.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of inheritance

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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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