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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 obligation is to guarantee access to culture and also to safeguard our heritage.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In a speech before thousands of people in Budapest, Vance stressed the Christian faith, opposition to supranational organizations, emphasis on heritage, immigration restrictionism, and historical ties that unite American conservatives to their Hungarian counterparts.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Williams has been targeted for his half-Korean heritage.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
McIlroy, the defending champion, has a greater appreciation of history and heritage than most golfers.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In a speech before thousands of people in Budapest, Vance stressed the Christian faith, opposition to supranational organizations, emphasis on heritage, immigration restrictionism, and historical ties that unite American conservatives to their Hungarian counterparts.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Williams has been targeted for his half-Korean heritage.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
McIlroy, the defending champion, has a greater appreciation of history and heritage than most golfers.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Signing a 10-year lease was a sigh of relief for the company, the result of a lengthy search that included more than 80 spaces and ensured its playful, fanciful shows would continue to be a multigenerational, SoCal tradition.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Melrose, Massachusetts attorney Henry Rappa is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple who hired him to handle a major family inheritance.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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On a timeless Mediterranean island, 12-year-old Mila’s peaceful and simple existence in her family home is disrupted when her father is killed due to an act of cruelty over inheritance money involving her aunt Khulan (Molina).—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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For years, legislators and Newsom have approved an array of changes not just to CEQA but also state housing rules that leave local officials with fewer lawful reasons to reject developments.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Violence is used to enforce discipline, and those accused of theft or rule violations may be executed or disappeared.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The film captures the emotional struggle between Reubens and the filmmaker over narrative control, ultimately paying tribute to his legacy as a groundbreaking artist while addressing issues of identity, sexuality, and the impact of public perception on personal lives.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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One legacy of the Apollo adventure is providing a foundation for much more expansive space exploration.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Review subscriptions and tidy receipts, then update prices or boundaries, because clear values help your compassionate nature avoid overgiving.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The handle calculates the fat and muscle (mass and percentage) in each arm, leg, and your torso, and compares the values to a healthy average based on your body type.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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