heritages

plural of 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. 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
Noun
  • Discoveries unearthed in a cave in what’s now Turkey indicate the two groups did not merely cross paths but may have shared some cultural traditions, making similar tools and collecting the same kind of shell.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The world’s biggest sporting event placed a spotlight on one of America’s most uniquely complicated economic traditions—now is the time to simplify it for everyone who has a seat at the down at the table.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • This platform also lays out a wealth tax, which includes raising taxes for the richest earners, for-profit corporations, large inheritances, and private colleges and universities.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
  • Retirement planning, college costs, aging parents, business ownership, inheritances all require an extra layer of planning and can present tax ramifications that go beyond what most of us can handle on our own.
    byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • The compliance system usage fee would cover enforcement of city contract provisions on contractors, including prevailing wage and living wage rules.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Stakeholders volunteer, advocate, donate, subscribe and eventually leave legacies.
    Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Beloved legacies in the racing game universe, from Need for Speed, to Colin McRae Dirt, to Grid, to Burnout—the one that’s been most conspicuously absent the longest, somehow—willfully, eagerly thrown away.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • As temperatures rise, heat index values could approach the upper 90s.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
  • The goal is to help people think through values, preferences, lifestyle, and relationship goals before beginning conversations.
    Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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