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legacy Synonyms

Another word for legacy

Choosing another word for legacy depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The long-lasting impact, influence, reputation, or body of work left behind by a person, organization, or historical event.

Usage Example

"The architect's enduring heritage can be seen in the iconic civic buildings that still define the city's skyline."

Strong
heritage
tradition
Weak
footprint
contribution
aftermath

• noun (Context 2)

An amount of money or personal property left to someone in a will.

Usage Example

"She used the small bequest from her grandmother to pay for her graduate school tuition."

Strongest
bequest
inheritance
Strong
endowment
patrimony
birthright
devise

• adjective (Context 3)

Denoting or relating to software, hardware, or operational systems that have been superseded by newer technology but remain in use because they are difficult or costly to replace.

Usage Example

"The bank is gradually migrating its customer records away from superseded mainframes to cloud-based servers."

Strong
superseded
outdated
obsolescent
aging
Weak
antiquated

Opposites of legacy

The opposite of legacy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cutting-edge
state-of-the-art
next-generation
modern
up-to-date
See all opposites of legacy

• Nearby Words

leftwinger
lefty
leg
legacy
legal
legalese
legalism

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Legacy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/legacy
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