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posterity::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | descendants |
| Type of | biological group |
we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | generation |
Examples of posterity
posterity
Posterity, it appears, still can't quite make up its mind about Rudyard Kipling.
From the theatlantic.com
This is what posterity will claim and which our present leadership must deliver.
From the economist.com
To a remarkable degree, Forster ensured his claim on posterity by outlasting it.
From the time.com
It is a different kind of life that is being preserved for posterity at Gaydon.
From the independent.co.uk
The drawings will record for posterity not only where you were, but who you were.
From the freep.com
Others mocked this choice, but Davison was certain posterity would vindicate him.
From the guardian.co.uk
Once it reaches the science museum, the shuttle will be on display for posterity.
From the cnn.com
You, or strictly speaking your science-minded posterity, shall inherit the Earth.
From the economist.com
If email messages are important, save them for posterity in a drawer somewhere.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Descendants: all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity"
- All future generations
- Descendants; those who come after.
