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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
Available liveries include a gold, silver and black paint scheme, the blue-and-white heritage pack or a simple white with racing stripes.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This season, the French heritage company teamed with artist Mathias Kiss for his perspective on dynamic, modern table settings.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
At Filson, he will be charged with leading the next phase of growth for the 128-year-old heritage brand.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.
—Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This season, the French heritage company teamed with artist Mathias Kiss for his perspective on dynamic, modern table settings.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
At Filson, he will be charged with leading the next phase of growth for the 128-year-old heritage brand.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.
—Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
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Famed Chef Jean Imbert curated a feast that balanced the traditions of French gastronomy with his characteristic flair for modernity.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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President Ronald Reagan invited him to the State of the Union days later, which started the tradition of featuring heroes in the House gallery.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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Wrapped up in the crime of June 29, 1991 is 20 years of complexity and a difficult inheritance from the generations before me.—
Eddie DeLeon,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the average inheritance received by white families is nearly three times the average received by Black families.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The pro-life rule was first started in the Reagan administration.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doc celebrates the legacy of Quintanilla, who was murdered in 1995.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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My whole goal in the rest of my life is to live his legacy on.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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