heritage

1
as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heritage Born in Copenhagen and with Albanian heritage, Zeciri reflects a new diverse wave of Scandinavian actors. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 From the Collection screenings give audiences the opportunity to discover and rediscover the films that have shaped the heritage of both Sundance Institute and independent storytelling. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024 These communities offer a blend of modern conveniences and Inuit cultural heritage, with evidence of human settlement stretching back thousands of years. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heritage 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
  • Winthrop Rodgers Reporting, Essay Saving Yazidi Song In the face of genocide, displacement and technology, a new project hopes to preserve an oral storytelling tradition from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.
    Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Tree traditions Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without trees — and there are no shortage of those in the Gill home.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This 1961 tale is about Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello), who plans on marrying Tom (Tommy Sands) until the evil Barnaby (Ray Bolger) and his goons kidnap Tom and hatch a plot to steal Mary's inheritance.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The Young Socialists group is hoping to enforce a 50 percent tax on inheritances over 50 million francs, or $56 million.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Last month, the Biden administration proposed a rule requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs.
    Ivana Saric, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The rule applies to about 32.6 million businesses, including certain corporations, limited liability companies and others, according to federal estimates.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Many legacy guests who loved the original Kona Village Resort have returned to the property to experience it in its newest iteration.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Though backing the Panthers might still be an aberration in Mexico (most fans cheer for legacy teams like the Dallas Cowboys or Pittsburgh Steelers), Ramos' is adamant the league has made significant strides to reach a new generation of foreign NFL proponents like him.
    Alan Chazaro, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near heritage

Cite this Entry

“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on heritage

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!