Thesaurus results for LEGACY

legacy

noun

ˈle-gə-sē

Definition of legacy next

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 Former President Biden sat right behind Trump, watching while his successor bashed his legacy. —

Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025 While much of Biden's legacy is set to be eroded by President-elect Trump, his use of presidential clemency power could be remembered. —

April Rubin, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025 Biden’s longtime friend, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), introduced Biden and assured him that his legacy was intact. —

Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025 Mourners react to loss and legacy of Jimmy Carter How long will flags stay at half-staff? —

Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for legacy