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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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Earlier this month, Bush told PEOPLE that Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, have previously put on the party, but work commitments prevented Steinfeld from continuing the tradition.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to a 2015 Time Magazine story, the tradition of benign pranks began sometime in the 1930s and 1940s in the United States, brought on perhaps as a way to defuse the tensions of economic devastation and the pain of war.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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True inheritance is not just about reinventing the past.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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And if you’re blessed enough to receive an inheritance abroad, don’t celebrate too quickly.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 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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But will bringing back David Arquette, Neve Campbell, and other legacy actors be enough to make audiences forget about Melissa Barrera’s firing?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Smith said Thursday in a news release that Stubblefield leaves behind a legacy of strong, principled leadership.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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