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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
Suri was detained on March 17 and had his student visa revoked after Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that Suri, who is married to a U.S. citizen of Palestinian heritage, could pose a foreign policy threat to the country.
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
As previously reported, Gunn has described his take as less of an origin story and more of a journey, with Superman struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage and aristocratic origins with his small-town adoptive human family.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Elaine Welteroth Says Memoir 'Brought Me Back to My Roots'
Welteroth, who made history in 2016 as the second person of African-American heritage in Condé Nast's 107-year history to be named editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, welcomed her second child in November 2024.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 May 2025
Fairchild Studio: How has IWC’s heritage influenced the designs of the latest watches?
C.K.: IWC looks back on nearly 90 years of history in manufacturing Pilot’s Watches.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
As previously reported, Gunn has described his take as less of an origin story and more of a journey, with Superman struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage and aristocratic origins with his small-town adoptive human family.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Elaine Welteroth Says Memoir 'Brought Me Back to My Roots'
Welteroth, who made history in 2016 as the second person of African-American heritage in Condé Nast's 107-year history to be named editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, welcomed her second child in November 2024.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 May 2025
Fairchild Studio: How has IWC’s heritage influenced the designs of the latest watches?
C.K.: IWC looks back on nearly 90 years of history in manufacturing Pilot’s Watches.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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In keeping with the tradition of the bride wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, Elissa slipped an opal ring onto her pinky.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Continuing its tradition of teaming up at global film festivals, the 120-year-old publication and awards body hosted a slew of talent and creatives to mark another year of excellence with Bulova, luxury watchmaker and sponsor.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Ultimately, The Phoenician Scheme is a story about inheritance, literal and metaphorical.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Van Rappard’s potential departure underscores earlier concerns that the U.K. could see an exodus of wealthy individuals after the Labour government adopted a series of reforms that increases taxes on capital gains and inheritances, while ending a preferential regime for non-domiciled residents.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Under current Department of Education rules, PSLF eligibility depends on working full-time for a qualifying employer, primarily government agencies or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The law called for extensive rules, public comments and talks with drug companies before Medicare implemented discounts.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Altice – the former Cablevision now operating under the Optimum consumer brand - is the next largest legacy cable provider after Cox.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The parties will be hashing out specific options and pricing for and integration of the stand-alone service into their offerings or granting access to existing subscribers, all while looking to safeguard ESPN’s legacy position in the pay-TV bundle.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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