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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage
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as in inheritance
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 heritage
In another nod to his heritage, Cumming will serve as the Grand Marshall of the 27th-annual Tartan Day Parade in New York City on April 5.
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
Low in lactose, gluten free and made with all natural ingredients, LS Cream exudes style and luxury while staying true to its Caribbean heritage.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Emergency officials speaking to local outlets noted that the widespread damage to critical infrastructure and heritage sites underscored the need for stronger fire prevention policies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Zaynab Issa’s Third Culture Cooking draws from her own East African and South Asian heritage—among others—a reminder that American food belongs to no single country.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 26 Mar. 2025
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
Low in lactose, gluten free and made with all natural ingredients, LS Cream exudes style and luxury while staying true to its Caribbean heritage.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Emergency officials speaking to local outlets noted that the widespread damage to critical infrastructure and heritage sites underscored the need for stronger fire prevention policies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Zaynab Issa’s Third Culture Cooking draws from her own East African and South Asian heritage—among others—a reminder that American food belongs to no single country.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for Shawn Amos, son of legendary entrepreneur Wally Amos—the founder of Famous Amos cookies—baking wasn’t just a family tradition.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enpass does not currently offer any password inheritance or other emergency access features, which would facilitate the transfer of your credentials and other valuable information in the event of your untimely demise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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So, did Alex check all of the items off the list and receive her mystery inheritance?—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Dunne’s Back-Pay Argument Dunne committed to LSU in 2017, four years before the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Interim rules went into effect.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of the low traffic zone rules are already in effect and will continue to roll out over the next five years.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rami’s mission is to help individuals plan for a secure financial future and create a lasting legacy.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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From legacy and loss to accountability and advocacy, here are some of stories making on the radar this week.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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