as in inheritances
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 legacies
The many legacies of Gamergate The legacies of Gamergate are complicated and far-reaching.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Historical Homes, Memorials, and Cultural Markers Historical homes and markers throughout Boston ensure the preservation of Black women’s legacies.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
The clock starts this weekend — here's what's at stake for two of F1's greatest legacies.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But one of the legacies DeRozan has wanted to leave has been his mental health journey while being an NBA player.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Krystal With one of the longest legacies on this list, the mini burgers and chicken sandwiches at Krystal have been a hit with Southerners since 1932, when the concept got its start in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
The strongest legacies are not those that resist change, but those that stay true to their essence while embracing reinvention as a mark of respect rather than betrayal.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The legacies of Harlem Renaissance socialite and activist Grace Nail Johnson, philanthropist and suffragist Louisine Havemeyer, wealthy abolitionist Elizabeth Gloucester and others will be revisited during the two-hour tour.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The trailer for the upcoming two-part documentary Number One on the Call Sheet — shared exclusively with PEOPLE — showcases the incredible contributions of Black leading men and women in Hollywood, celebrating their legacies and impact on the industry.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Historical Homes, Memorials, and Cultural Markers Historical homes and markers throughout Boston ensure the preservation of Black women’s legacies.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
The clock starts this weekend — here's what's at stake for two of F1's greatest legacies.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But one of the legacies DeRozan has wanted to leave has been his mental health journey while being an NBA player.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Krystal With one of the longest legacies on this list, the mini burgers and chicken sandwiches at Krystal have been a hit with Southerners since 1932, when the concept got its start in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
The strongest legacies are not those that resist change, but those that stay true to their essence while embracing reinvention as a mark of respect rather than betrayal.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The legacies of Harlem Renaissance socialite and activist Grace Nail Johnson, philanthropist and suffragist Louisine Havemeyer, wealthy abolitionist Elizabeth Gloucester and others will be revisited during the two-hour tour.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The trailer for the upcoming two-part documentary Number One on the Call Sheet — shared exclusively with PEOPLE — showcases the incredible contributions of Black leading men and women in Hollywood, celebrating their legacies and impact on the industry.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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