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 Drawing on the rich architectural heritage here, magnificent historic properties have been turned into elegant boutique hotels, not only in the capital but also in tranquil villages across the island. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 The overwhelming response from our community reflects the strength of pairing On’s innovative heritage with our deep understanding of women and our passion for blending function with style. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026 Sandoval plays the Babaylan, a traditional Malay healer who Diaz describes as a lasting bridge between Filipinos and their pre-Hispanic, pre-Islamic Malay heritage. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 The marker is the first in Miami-Dade County from the Florida Civil Rights Museum as part of its heritage trail honoring Black pioneers throughout Florida. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage
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Noun
  • There are more than 200 distinct pieces that capture Mexico’s expansive and influential muralist tradition of the modern era.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His legacy will be most remembered for two painful gut punches to Bruins tradition.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Set in 1994, Speak follows a twelve-year-old boy who observes his father’s behavior turn terrifyingly unhinged following the inheritance of a vintage ventriloquist dummy.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For Clark, that may be the real inheritance her grandmother left behind.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In 2025, World Tennis, the sport’s world governing body, changed the rules, allowing it essentially everywhere.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The main rule is that cows be able to graze 120 days of the year.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The chance to honor her legacy made for a poignant coincidence for an evening devoted to female power, and a reminder that, however much has changed since Steinem first began shaking things up, there is still plenty to do.
    Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps this is because the United States has been walking away from this legacy and this opportunity to lead.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The company’s twin values of work and quirk can sit uneasily in the distractible, self-serious fashion world, to the point that fashion at Hermès has historically been regarded as something of an oxymoron.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout it all, Taylor has remained the same person, with the same values.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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