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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
Advertisers invoked images of Imperial Russia rather than Soviet communism, hyping vodka's sophistication and European heritage.
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Time, 4 June 2025
El, who is Palestinian, Jordanian and Guatemalan, said that her identities and heritage inspire — and are usually incorporated into — her art.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
In the first part, Vuitton’s heritage was viewed through the lens of seven themes around knowledge, from acquisition to mastery.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
For Oliver, fonio bridged diasporic heritage with beer culture.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Time, 4 June 2025
El, who is Palestinian, Jordanian and Guatemalan, said that her identities and heritage inspire — and are usually incorporated into — her art.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
In the first part, Vuitton’s heritage was viewed through the lens of seven themes around knowledge, from acquisition to mastery.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
For Oliver, fonio bridged diasporic heritage with beer culture.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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This pattern of inheritance suggests there is a gene that controls orange fur color on the X-chromosome, but identifying precisely which gene this is has eluded scientists for decades.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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These include infidelities, unspoken longings, and thorny questions of land inheritance.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Some of these instances might not need the ability to run all those huge legacy Windows applications, for example, saving system resources by omission.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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That effort involves phasing out legacy systems and consolidating platforms to allow more agile delivery.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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