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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
But the major collections were looking inward, building on a rich heritage with confidence and pride that hasn’t been the norm in Saudi for generations.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Raising Multicultural Kids As a Latina woman raising multiethnic, multicultural kids, Milian does not shy away from using music to infuse cultural heritage and appreciation for history in her kids.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Raising Multicultural Kids As a Latina woman raising multiethnic, multicultural kids, Milian does not shy away from using music to infuse cultural heritage and appreciation for history in her kids.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Culturally, Shinto and Buddhist traditions emphasize respect for life and nature, which are deeply valued in Japan; in Nagano and Gifu prefectures, black bears are sometimes revered as mountain deities, researchers wrote in a paper this summer.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This bond debt is part of an American tradition of leaving public-service funding to private actors—and has become a primary vehicle of suburban inequality.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Milo’s drawings, those unusual color choices that once seemed like the result of a vivid imagination, now look less like creativity and more like inheritance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another amendment, Proposition 8, wants to introduce a ban on any state-level estate, inheritance, or gift tax.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Laporta has now become closer to La Liga president Tebas, as Barca have looked for more flexibility in meeting the competition’s strict financial sustainability rules.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Roosevelt’s media operation and the coverage that followed helped shape his legacy—as a conservationist, a trust-buster, and a family man.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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With confidence high and a winning formula intact, the world champions will aim to defend their crown and further cement their golden generation’s legacy.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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