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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
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
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
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
The two bonded over their respective heritages—Bardha’s family comes from Albania, while Jed’s family hails from Lebanon.
—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritages
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Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following.
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Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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Trusts allow for detailed instructions and conditions for inheritances, covering circumstances like multiple beneficiaries, specific percentages for each heir or the death of a beneficiary.
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Data from the company suggests some 12 million of these car will be transferred via estate plans, gifts, and inheritances over the next 15 years, according to the financial news service.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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Jessop, the Leave-supporting economist, believes the UK should make better use of its freedom from EU rules to cut red tape and lower trade barriers with the rest of the world.
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This week, Americans gathered in Chicago to celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a tribute to one of the most consequential presidential legacies of the modern era.
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Rich Eisen and Dan Patrick are doing another podcast discussing their legacies in the 1990s.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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