heritage

1
as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

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as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited this farm is my heritage from my father, as it was for him from his father

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Recent Examples of heritage All of this not only amplified the visibility of the collections globally but also spotlighted Budapest’s cultural heritage and its vibrant creative scene. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025 Along with looking ahead at new voices and work, next June’s program will also look back at the heritage of the fest and celebrate notable alumni. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Zayu the Jaguar, from the jungles of southern Mexico, embodies the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of the country. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Cecil Hernandez, president and CEO of Conrad Shipyard, underscored the fit between Blue Water’s forward-looking designs and the firm’s decades-long shipbuilding heritage. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heritage
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Noun
  • Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
    Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Once a marker of lineage and tradition, a pinky ring is now the perfect platform on which its wearer signals their personal style—a tiny stage for diamonds, stacks, or just a single, simple gold band.
    Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Lisa Marie had come into her inheritance 12 years prior in 1993.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Fowler also had an annual inheritance of a hundred and twenty pounds, and yet, even for a bachelor of his modest needs, the income wasn’t a lot.
    Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
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  • Ezra is a doula who can see ghosts, and Jonathan is a widower mourning his late husband, Ben, who Ezra can inexplicably both see and hear, even though that definitely breaks ghost rules.
    Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • One video for the song Turista, for instance, focused on Lares, the site of the 1868 Grito de Lares revolt against Spanish rule.
    Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Over the course of the season, audiences watch as Edward and Arthur navigate their newfound roles, differences and what the legacy of Guinness requires each of them to sacrifice.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
  • With the estate now forced to juggle both its defense against the lawsuit and internal battles over mounting legal costs, the case underscores just how contentious Jackson’s legacy remains more than a decade after his passing.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Kirk was a prolific podcaster, known for debating and defending his conservative, Christian values on the show.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Reflect on your values and whether this truly resonates.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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