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heritage

noun

ˈher-ə-tij How to pronounce heritage (audio)
Definition of heritagenext
1
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 Some of the recipes are drawn from her Jewish heritage too, like the Curried Sweet Potato Latkes with seriously crispy and lacy edges and plenty of apple butter served alongside. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 September is Sacramento’s celebration of all things farm-to-fork, with a number of events centered on local food and California’s agricultural heritage. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Named for Spain's regent queen, mother of King Alfonso XIII, the Maria Cristina has history and heritage in spades; anecdotes cling to it like sequins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 David Anthonsen spent most of his life going to Vasa Park in South Elgin to celebrate his Swedish heritage. — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
  1. tradition
  2. inheritance
  3. rule
  4. legacy
  5. values
Noun
  • The young royal’s enrollment marked a departure from years of tradition, replacing Scottish boarding school Gordonstoun with an institution that was closer to Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In August, Prince Alois announced a change to royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne on equal terms with men, breaking with three centuries of dynastic tradition.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tradition
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  • The film also dives into the inheritance scheme that sparked the heist, as well as the body in the freezer that led the police to the truth.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But decisions tied to life goals, risk tolerance, major trade-offs and emotional moments like a job loss or inheritance need human judgment.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of inheritance
Noun
  • Their sweeping measure, announced earlier this month, would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence and temporarily pause advanced AI development until federal safety rules are established.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Started by linebacker Jordyn Brooks, the three-takeaway rule has transformed into a weekly gauge in how the defense performs.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of rule
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  • Those victories flying off island airstrips might have been the final legacy of the Corsair, but British Royal Navy pilots figured out how to fly it off carriers, according to the museum.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Gibson’s tribute marks the first time the guitar maker has formally celebrated the musician’s legacy with an artist instrument.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of legacy
Noun
  • One of you may value freedom while the other values predictability.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As baseball owners prepare for a lockout, in a push for the salary cap that would drive franchise values higher, insiders anticipate the MLB expansion fee could settle around or even above the $4 billion range.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of values

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

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