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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.
—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
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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Alongside Tibetan performers, who brought their own culture, traditions, and voices, the concerts would go on to draw more than 325,000 attendees, and reach millions more through television broadcasts, radio coverage, and early large-scale online streams.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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The food is increasingly lavish and varied, and some new traditions have replaced old ones.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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That’s because your personal circumstance and finances (such as other sources of retirement income and your tax bracket) can be complex and so are the Social Security rules governing them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Guzzetti said skydiving companies are governed by the same rules any private plane owner has to follow and not the more stringent rules that charter flight operators and airlines adhere to.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Personal artifacts like these, beautiful pieces of exceptional craftsmanship, are those that become heirlooms and part of legacies.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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