Definition of heritagenext
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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 The brand always has striven to innovate within the world of perfumery while still preserving the industry’s heritage and long-standing traditions. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Beyond the beautiful beach, Rimini is the perfect location to spend a couple of days exploring the city’s Roman and Renaissance heritage before or after visiting Sant’Agata Feltria. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 These American power-assemblages thus underscore the long-standing African heritage of Hoodoo. Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The display highlights Bronco's off-road heritage while also showcasing a more premium side of the brand. Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage
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Noun
  • The latter was made by Collectiva Concepción, a Mexico City brand that seeks to support artisans in rural communities and preserve many of Mexico’s textile traditions.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There has been no press conference or presentation event to unveil the Portuguese manager — a Real Madrid tradition that dates back more than 50 years.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The greatest inheritance a family can leave is rarely just the size of the estate.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If convicted, Nick Reiner would be deemed to have predeceased his parents for inheritance purposes.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time, after decades of brutal Assad rule – by both Bashar al-Assad and his father, Hafez al-Assad before him - the model of impunity in Syria has been broken, even if the penalty is unlikely to ever be carried out.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • Bethlehem’s rich legacy as a historic 18th-century Moravian settlement has also earned recognition as one of the United States’ newest UNESCO World Heritage sites.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Howard Kendall, Jupp Heynckes and Marcelo Bielsa are among those who have previously harnessed Athletic’s local talent and adapted to the club’s philosophy to leave lasting legacies at San Mames.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself.
    Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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