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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
The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.
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Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Step by step, those initial drawings transformed into tangible pieces, laying the foundation for a brand that not only reflects her personal journey but also carries the weight of her Nigerian heritage.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
El Grito Chicago was launched last year as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and also as alternative to help regulate the car caravans that had taken over the streets in recent years in the days leading up to Mexican Independence Day.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Step by step, those initial drawings transformed into tangible pieces, laying the foundation for a brand that not only reflects her personal journey but also carries the weight of her Nigerian heritage.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
El Grito Chicago was launched last year as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and also as alternative to help regulate the car caravans that had taken over the streets in recent years in the days leading up to Mexican Independence Day.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Whatever the reason behind the tradition may be, Swift and Mahomes were all smiles in the Dirty 30 photo as the WAGS prepare to head into football season together and cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Parents paying is another venerable LA tradition, though one that is rectified with a chain of Venmos at a later date.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like Orlando, Miami has no estate, inheritance or income tax.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Boy Meets World — Savage’s comedy legacy has been marred by multiple misconduct allegations over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The choice can cement—or undo—a successful entrepreneur’s legacy.—
Ben Francois,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decrease in property values is what the agency said prompted it to step in and set the nearly 7% increase for all 2024 residential property valuations.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Kidman adds just the right amount of menace as a villainous taxidermist, but the heart of the movie lies in its celebration of kindness, decency and family—values that feel refreshingly radical in our cynical times.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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