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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
Their design-centric philosophy, steeped in Nordic heritage, resonates with both American designers and homeowners.
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The result is a distinct design language—rooted in cultural diversity and shaped by an ongoing dialogue between heritage and modernity.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The drive aims to honor Detroit's automotive heritage and its role in connecting America.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Made with a whole lot of love and thought, Gill invites tasters to celebrate his family’s rich heritage and flavors.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The result is a distinct design language—rooted in cultural diversity and shaped by an ongoing dialogue between heritage and modernity.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The drive aims to honor Detroit's automotive heritage and its role in connecting America.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Made with a whole lot of love and thought, Gill invites tasters to celebrate his family’s rich heritage and flavors.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heritage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
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In ancient traditions, it was seen not as something to fix, but something to feel.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This type of situation can force family members to sell assets to cover tax liabilities and avoid legal trouble when an inheritance is passed down to them.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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This transfer tax is asserted against the estate of the individual who passed away, not against the recipient of the inheritance or bequest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the 13th century, the papacy was vacant for almost three years before the election of Gregory X, who tightened up conclave rules.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The author of that rule change, Garth Glissman, is an SEC associate commissioner and driving force behind the effort to pass a similar rule for men’s college hoops.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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It was built not just to sell insurance policies but to fill the gap between drivers’ needs and the current offers from legacy insurance providers.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ball’s legacy has carried forward in the decades after her death.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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