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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 withdrawal of the US from UNESCO weakens the country’s ability to participate in key discussions on technology, education, heritage, and science, argue development experts Anne Campbell and Emily Markovich Morris in an article for the Brookings think tank.
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Then came a conversation between Bianca, Edvin, and Troy, moderated by Mecca herself, about identity, globalization, and the role of Jamaican heritage in their work.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
From Bocairent, carved into the rock, to Requena, with its wine tradition and underground cellars; from Ayora and its imposing castle to Chelva with the Water Route, or Chulilla and its hanging bridges , every village blends heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Two recent papers on these findings, along with other discoveries, highlight that English people from this time with west African heritage spanned generations and social status.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Then came a conversation between Bianca, Edvin, and Troy, moderated by Mecca herself, about identity, globalization, and the role of Jamaican heritage in their work.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
From Bocairent, carved into the rock, to Requena, with its wine tradition and underground cellars; from Ayora and its imposing castle to Chelva with the Water Route, or Chulilla and its hanging bridges , every village blends heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Two recent papers on these findings, along with other discoveries, highlight that English people from this time with west African heritage spanned generations and social status.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Beans are often associated with South America, the Dutch have popularized the instant coffee brands Americans have become most familiar with and café culture centers on Italian espresso traditions.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nashville gets 'Showgirl' mural It's become a Nashville tradition for Taylor Swift album drops.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Armed with a gardening tool, a man is accused of killing a woman after demanding his inheritance from her, Missouri authorities say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxing the highest inheritances does the same redistributive job as capital taxation but without hindering innovation.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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Schools must follow state mandates on instructional hours, but states typically don’t set strict rules on how long a lunch period should be, so some principals whittle it down to twenty or twenty-five minutes.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the town of Peshtigo, just outside Marinette, hundreds of wells are affected by legacy contamination stemming from the outdoor testing of firefighting foam at the Tyco Fire Products facility.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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DiCaprio extended his deepest condolences to Goodall’s family and urged others to support the Jane Goodall Institute and other conservation groups to prolong her legacy.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The capsule includes just six pieces, each with a hangtag detailing its techniques and materials to better communicate the brand’s values to the customer.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the president is meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to try to understand what agencies are essential, what agencies do not align with the administration's priorities and values.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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