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. Benny Andersson:

   We were kind of protective of the first one because we were very proud of it, it was very good and it became kind of a cult movie ... and we thought what's the point of risking ... taking away from that legacy, so we were reluctant.

2. David Pullman:

   He was smart enough to have confidence in himself. Most artists sell themselves short, and they don't hold out for the rights, he was able to retain his legacy. His songs were his baby.

3. Mary Koch:

   The one thing they wanted was some peace and some calm on the day that he was actually buried, and (they) asked the community to do that, and the community didn't honor their wishes. And, in that way, they dishonored Freddie's legacy.

4. Will Williams:

   I see Trump as a fighter for the people that actually work and put the backbone into this country, his legacy will be remembered by me as a great man that took on the corruption in this country.

5. Manigault Newman:

   This story suggests that as a reporter, you are( or were) a paid Hillary Clinton surrogate. I pray this is not true ! This could be hurtful to your legacy and the integrity of your work.