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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
Clothing intertwines with culture, linking us to heritage and history.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Now, they are referred to as 'old roses' or 'heritage roses'.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The Mass was in Latin, but the homilies were in their own languages, delivered by pastors who shared their heritage.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Struggling to find uniforms from the War of 1812
The parade will salute the Army's heritage from the Revolutionary War to the present, with soldiers in period uniforms.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Now, they are referred to as 'old roses' or 'heritage roses'.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The Mass was in Latin, but the homilies were in their own languages, delivered by pastors who shared their heritage.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Struggling to find uniforms from the War of 1812
The parade will salute the Army's heritage from the Revolutionary War to the present, with soldiers in period uniforms.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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In June, the lodge will welcome Dry Fly Saloon, its on-site restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana’s culinary traditions.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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More and more people are adjusting tradition to find something that suits them better.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The novel follows Libby, a young woman who forgoes college to buy and fix up a Victorian house with her inheritance.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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As King Charles’ health becomes more serious, royal fans just received an update on another royal family member’s inheritance that will be split between Prince Harry and Prince William.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2025
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Older people were hit the hardest socially by COVID rules that limited or barred visits from family and friends.—
Joshua Zatulskis,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Eventually – inevitably – a recession will occur, but the huge 2022-2024 inversion will not have predicted it by the traditional rules of interpretation.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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May 2025 King of Pentacles: May brings a powerful invitation to focus on building your legacy, Leo.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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How has that legacy shaped the brand’s identity today?—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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