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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
San Diego has plenty of ways to celebrate Black heritage and culture during Black History Month through food, sports and music.
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The author continues to draw inspiration from his heritage and stories passed down by his paternal grandmother — and follows the likes of his first two thriller novels, Sisters of the Lost Nation and Indian Burial Ground.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
In Kentucky, a state known for its bourbon heritage, Gregory said every job created by the bourbon industry has a ripple effect on the state economy, generally creating or supporting an additional three jobs.
—Olivia Evans, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The Eaton fire in Altadena burned tens of thousands of acres, including artist studios, musical havens and important sites of Black Angeleno heritage.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The author continues to draw inspiration from his heritage and stories passed down by his paternal grandmother — and follows the likes of his first two thriller novels, Sisters of the Lost Nation and Indian Burial Ground.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
In Kentucky, a state known for its bourbon heritage, Gregory said every job created by the bourbon industry has a ripple effect on the state economy, generally creating or supporting an additional three jobs.
—Olivia Evans, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The Eaton fire in Altadena burned tens of thousands of acres, including artist studios, musical havens and important sites of Black Angeleno heritage.
—Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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The categories that each star will be presenting have not been announced, though Oscar tradition dictates that the previous year’s Best Actor winner presents the award for Best Actress and vice versa, with the supporting categories following suit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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So is White taking a superficial approach to Thailand, its traditions and its tragedies, or are his insular characters?—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Macu Machín; 2024; Spain; 72 min Three sisters reunite to divide up their family’s inheritance in this poetic and tender portrait set in the Canary Islands.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The timeline starts ticking based on the date of inheritance.—
Roxana Popescu,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Here's one of the best rules of an organized home: Everything should have a place.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yet even though the Catalans finally returned to the 1:1 rule under Financial Fair Play (FFP) limits at the turn of 2025, that never amounted to anything serious or concrete as the England international wound up at Premier League rival Aston Villa instead.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The limited-edition collaboration brings a unique fusion of heritage and innovation, where Lee’s American legacy meets Blue Blue’s Japanese artisanal techniques.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is a group that has famously and diligently guarded its legacy, always maintaining a sense of mystique and rebuffing many earlier pitches for a movie like that.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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