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
  • The best experiences borrow from every part of the day, including the outfit, the pregame meal, the traditions and the postgame hang.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Listen First Before Offering Financial Solutions Sudden liquidity events like inheritances, lottery wins or lawsuit proceeds can be exciting and terrifying at the same time.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Facing unpredictable tariffs, fleet disruptions, and intense competition, the company is entering a new era of reglobalization, where automated belt systems, edge robotics, and new trade patterns are rewriting the rules of global supply chains.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The publisher added a direct purchase option to the game in violation of both Apple’s and Google’s rules.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Rance Morgan, Clinch County Morgan continues one of the unique coaching legacies in Georgia, as Clinch County’s past six head coaches have all been alumni (former coach Jim Dickerson had two separate stints).
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Founding bassist Steve Harris said the group was drawn to Pophouse because of its commitment to preserving artists’ legacies while finding new ways to reach audiences.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • These productions carry the highest budgets, biggest stars and most elaborate production values in American theater.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Forecast highs are expected to approach 100 degrees both days, and heat index values could climb well above that mark.
    The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026

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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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