Synonyms for legacy
ˈlɛg ə silega·cy

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1. bequest, legacynoun

   (law) a gift of personal property by will

   Synonyms:
   bequest

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1. • Gift
   • Inheritance

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise, gift by will

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. legacynoun

   Synonyms:
   bequest, devise

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1. List of paraphrases for "legacy":

   heritage, inheritance, inherited, bequest, bequests, legacies, sequelae, inherit, estate, heirloom, traditional, former, old, succession, tradition, aftermath

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1. Alex Arredondo:

   They might call me a hero, and I saythank you very much, but thats how we are in Boston, its a wonderful legacy here.

2. Elizabeth Wydra:

   President Obama's nominees to the Supreme Court, in particular, will be a legacy for him not just because they may cast more liberal votes than justices a conservative president would've put on, but also because of the way they talk about the law and the Constitution.

3. Terry Maguire:

   President Obama is not up for re-election. This should be a centerpiece of his environmental legacy.

4. Jeff Jorgenson:

   That's the toughest pill to swallow, this could end their career of farming and the legacy of the family farm.

5. Al Atwan:

   Post-2022, the redevelopment of the site could take many forms and its legacy plans are still being finalized. It could be redeveloped into a public green space or used for a mix of commercial and residential projects, it's prime location means it's suited to many projects and has an exciting future.