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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
The two bonded over their respective heritages—Bardha’s family comes from Albania, while Jed’s family hails from Lebanon.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Activities included walking the fire circle to offer prayers, sampling authentic Native American food like fry bread, and learning about the various tribal heritages.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Junior Queen Emilie Hudson, 17, and Young Miss Macy Naulty, 12, said Heritage Night celebrates the Hispanic and Native American heritages along with Ramona’s heritage and culture.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Activities included walking the fire circle to offer prayers, sampling authentic Native American food like fry bread, and learning about the various tribal heritages.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Junior Queen Emilie Hudson, 17, and Young Miss Macy Naulty, 12, said Heritage Night celebrates the Hispanic and Native American heritages along with Ramona’s heritage and culture.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritages
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Culturally, Shinto and Buddhist traditions emphasize respect for life and nature, which are deeply valued in Japan; in Nagano and Gifu prefectures, black bears are sometimes revered as mountain deities, researchers wrote in a paper this summer.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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There were many disruptions in the family line, however, so there are missing stories and inheritances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Criminals systematically monitor probate filings, building target lists of families who are emotionally vulnerable and potentially receiving significant inheritances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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World Athletics sets the rules, handles drug testing and organizes the championships, among other duties, but still doesn’t have the power to make the more sweeping changes Lyles thinks track and field needs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Define which work belongs where, give people the tools and ergonomics to do it well, and write the rules down so the next hire doesn’t have to guess.—
Jason Phillips,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Powell, who wrote and directed the film, says that the idea itself is rooted in the traditions and legacies of the South.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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