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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
For the elite European fashion houses, success is built on extreme scarcity and rich heritage.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Battle Creek's cereal heritage is celebrated each summer during Cereal Festival, which features a parade, a 5K race, live entertainment and thousands of free bowls of cereal.
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Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
At her post-match news conference, Osaka sported a lot more color to show off the Haitian side of her heritage.
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Mattias Karen,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
To younger generations being introduced to the breed at the museum, the cows are part of Rwanda’s heritage and identity.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Battle Creek's cereal heritage is celebrated each summer during Cereal Festival, which features a parade, a 5K race, live entertainment and thousands of free bowls of cereal.
—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
At her post-match news conference, Osaka sported a lot more color to show off the Haitian side of her heritage.
—
Mattias Karen,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
To younger generations being introduced to the breed at the museum, the cows are part of Rwanda’s heritage and identity.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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The executor uses estate assets to pay valid debts before distributing inheritances to beneficiaries.
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Spell out whether the money is a gift that may offset a future inheritance, or a loan that will be repaid.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Schlossberg tried to capitalize on his family history by talking about his family's legacy of public service.
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And remember, your legacy is in those who remember you.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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