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 writers of the Beat generation adopted ideas and images from cultural traditions ranging from Buddhism to jazz.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026
  • The finished piece becomes a small keepsake tied to one of Costa Rica’s most recognizable craft traditions.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Significant life events, such as business sales, relocations, inheritances, divorces, and multigenerational wealth transfers, are often complicated for all parties involved, especially when considering the stakes such events can carry.
    Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The City of Yes plan swept aside cumbersome zoning rules and made office buildings completed as recently as 1990 eligible for conversion in most of Manhattan and parts of other boroughs.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Last year, the Pentagon attempted to impose major restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out rather than agree to the new rules.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • One of Keegan’s legacies at Newcastle was his signing of Alan Shearer — the club’s all-time top goalscorer — in 1996.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Chan is co-founder of the Chinese American GI Project, which works to ensure that veteran legacies are not lost, forgotten or ignored.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Boras generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Heritages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritages. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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