heritage

noun

ˈher-ə-tij How to pronounce heritage (audio)
Definition of heritagenext
1
as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

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2
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 brand always has striven to innovate within the world of perfumery while still preserving the industry’s heritage and long-standing traditions. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Beyond the beautiful beach, Rimini is the perfect location to spend a couple of days exploring the city’s Roman and Renaissance heritage before or after visiting Sant’Agata Feltria. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 These American power-assemblages thus underscore the long-standing African heritage of Hoodoo. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The display highlights Bronco's off-road heritage while also showcasing a more premium side of the brand. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
  1. tradition
  2. inheritance
  3. rule
  4. legacy
  5. values
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  • The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The genre benefits immensely not just from a vibrant game development culture but also from an even older tradition of complex martial arts and impeccable animation.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tradition
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  • This may literally come in the form of a settlement, bonus, assets or an inheritance — or could be a good time to meet with a financial advisor to get you on track.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Family conflicts related to inheritance are among the most common factors undermining wealth transfers.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inheritance
Noun
  • Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time, after decades of brutal Assad rule – by both Bashar al-Assad and his father, Hafez al-Assad before him - the model of impunity in Syria has been broken, even if the penalty is unlikely to ever be carried out.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rule
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  • Bethlehem’s rich legacy as a historic 18th-century Moravian settlement has also earned recognition as one of the United States’ newest UNESCO World Heritage sites.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Howard Kendall, Jupp Heynckes and Marcelo Bielsa are among those who have previously harnessed Athletic’s local talent and adapted to the club’s philosophy to leave lasting legacies at San Mames.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of legacy
Noun
  • The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of values

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