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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage
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as in inheritances
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 heritages
Her designs incorporated and combined messages (among them war and peace, tribalism and religion) and the band members' cultural heritages.
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David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Seeing the rhythms, music and dances of so many heritages come together in one vibrant celebration.
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Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Spain has one of Europe’s most extraordinary centuries-old cultural heritages.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Their teachers see them not as representatives of intersectional identities but as unique individuals, each with his or her own heritages, curiosities, and passions—each child to be cherished and known.
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Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
So, part of what is lost is the physical manifestation of these longer histories and heritages.
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Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
The museum also now offers a rotating exhibit that will change every few months to spotlight different cultural heritages in the area.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
The concepts making their debut range from Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Caribbean cuisine in Las Vegas to Francesco Martucci bringing his pizza prowess to fine dining in Miami—and everything in between, encompassing a wide variety of flavors, heritages, and more.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Seeing the rhythms, music and dances of so many heritages come together in one vibrant celebration.
—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Spain has one of Europe’s most extraordinary centuries-old cultural heritages.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Their teachers see them not as representatives of intersectional identities but as unique individuals, each with his or her own heritages, curiosities, and passions—each child to be cherished and known.
—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
So, part of what is lost is the physical manifestation of these longer histories and heritages.
—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
The museum also now offers a rotating exhibit that will change every few months to spotlight different cultural heritages in the area.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
The concepts making their debut range from Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Caribbean cuisine in Las Vegas to Francesco Martucci bringing his pizza prowess to fine dining in Miami—and everything in between, encompassing a wide variety of flavors, heritages, and more.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritages
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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Before heirs receive inheritances, the estate's executor typically uses available assets to pay valid creditor claims.
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There were a hundred inheritances from yesterday, last season, the years before, and now there was no tomorrow, because tomorrow I’d be gone.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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Brady reached such a rare level of excellence that the list of American athletes with comparable legacies is minuscule.
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Truly a honor to wear the 💜💛 while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me!
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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