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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
Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
At the time, the decision had little to do with climate change and everything to do with preserving a unique piece of Galicia's viticultural heritage.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Despite being a Morocco fan at heart, his second team is Algeria due to his Egyptian heritage.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
At a time when cultural heritage was increasingly being scrutinized as a matter of social justice, the Duryodhana case also turned an uncomfortable spotlight on the museums that had dealt with Latchford, directly or indirectly.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
At the time, the decision had little to do with climate change and everything to do with preserving a unique piece of Galicia's viticultural heritage.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Despite being a Morocco fan at heart, his second team is Algeria due to his Egyptian heritage.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
At a time when cultural heritage was increasingly being scrutinized as a matter of social justice, the Duryodhana case also turned an uncomfortable spotlight on the museums that had dealt with Latchford, directly or indirectly.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Guests also love the daily tradition that starts by the fireplace in the main lobby, processes to a ceremonial firing of a replica 19th-century cannon on the edge of Mobile Bay, and finishes with light bites back at the hotel.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The first traces why Charlotte celebrates Juneteenth and how the tradition took root here.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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If a creditor already has a judgment against you when the inheritance is received, however, the situation can change significantly.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Instead, any inheritance would go to other artists.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Rollins credited the administration's crackdown on fraud and recipients who aren't legally authorized to be in the country, as well as the new rules.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Growing numbers of Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, but with Burnham unable to run as party leader – and hence prime minister – since rules and convention state that only serving MPs can do so, no one was willing or able to launch an official challenge.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Not that Schlee was especially happy with his legacy.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some say finger-pointing brings no balm to the broken, that the occasion calls for a more elegant mourning that doesn’t complicate or traipse on the legacy of celebrated places, people, or traditions.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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