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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
So these kind of colors are actually part of our heritage.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
The restaurant debuted at the start of 2022 as Yangban Society, which illustrated the owners’ Korean American heritages through playful, inventive dishes ordered in a casual counter-service setting.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The car Genesis revealed Wednesday shows a livery that the company says is inspired by the brand’s Korean heritage.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the best innovations are already part of our heritage, the old becoming new again.
—Rich Baum, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
The restaurant debuted at the start of 2022 as Yangban Society, which illustrated the owners’ Korean American heritages through playful, inventive dishes ordered in a casual counter-service setting.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The car Genesis revealed Wednesday shows a livery that the company says is inspired by the brand’s Korean heritage.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the best innovations are already part of our heritage, the old becoming new again.
—Rich Baum, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
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For Yi Ming, an inheritor of artistic traditions from different continents, that connection is the promise of contemporary art.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This type of situation can force family members to sell assets to cover tax liabilities and avoid legal trouble when an inheritance is passed down to them.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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This transfer tax is asserted against the estate of the individual who passed away, not against the recipient of the inheritance or bequest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The White House takes aim at the Biden administration and Democrats’ handling of the pandemic, arguing lockdowns were detrimental, masks were ineffective, and the 6-foot distance rule was arbitrarily made up by Fauci.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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It was built not just to sell insurance policies but to fill the gap between drivers’ needs and the current offers from legacy insurance providers.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ball’s legacy has carried forward in the decades after her death.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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