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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
My practice addresses the preservation and revival of heritage under threat in the Middle East and across the Arab world.
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Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation.
—Time, 6 May 2026
Pluto goes retrograde today, forcing a deep dive into ancestry, heritage, and family secrets.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Irish was cherished as part of the new state’s heritage, and as a marker of distinction from its former colonizer.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
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Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation.
—Time, 6 May 2026
Pluto goes retrograde today, forcing a deep dive into ancestry, heritage, and family secrets.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Irish was cherished as part of the new state’s heritage, and as a marker of distinction from its former colonizer.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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My expertise, for example, is in the African American sonnet tradition.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This bill is overbroad, administratively unreliable, and inconsistent with Connecticut’s civil-liberties traditions.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Eric Richins' other sister, Katie Richins-Benson, accused Kouri Richins of isolating and manipulating the couple's sons while attempting to take their inheritance.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Inspired by one of poet/playwright Federico García Lorca’s last, unfinished works, the musical follows the interconnected stories of three gay men from distinct historical periods, linked by sexuality and desire, pain and inheritance.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Energy experts in Sardinia are also working with policymakers to change the rules around grid-connection requests.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Braves honored the lives and legacies of former owner Ted Turner and former manager Bobby Cox before Tuesday’s 5-2 victory over the Cubs.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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