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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
The venue showcases Guy’s Louisiana heritage in the food, with the gumbo and shrimp po’boy fan faves.
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
The Glen Grant Distillery, a vital part of Scotland's whisky heritage, is steeped in history and tradition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The two have also bonded about their Mexican-American heritage.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
Off the heels of Dior Men’s era of Kim Jones, who offered elegant twists on menswear in theatrical runway shows, Anderson ushered in a playful, everyday sense of luxury, delving into the house’s heritage by reintroducing classic silhouettes morphed in new ways.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
The Glen Grant Distillery, a vital part of Scotland's whisky heritage, is steeped in history and tradition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The two have also bonded about their Mexican-American heritage.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
Off the heels of Dior Men’s era of Kim Jones, who offered elegant twists on menswear in theatrical runway shows, Anderson ushered in a playful, everyday sense of luxury, delving into the house’s heritage by reintroducing classic silhouettes morphed in new ways.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
Noun
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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David Beckham continued his tradition of bringing his mom to Wimbledon this year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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Japan’s financial sector faces its biggest shakeup in decades thanks to an end to zero interest rates and an imminent wave of inheritances.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
4 July 2025
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Leave an inheritance Life insurance can be an effective way to pass on wealth, either to your family or community.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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The rules on how the league decides on replacements are not public.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Around the country, state lawmakers are twisting tax codes, raiding campus funds and rewriting financial rules to keep their flagship programs competitive.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Choose the shady side of the street or the deep shade of our parks, greenbelts, legacy neighborhoods, college campuses and, yes, the Texas Capitol grounds.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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When Krishna took over as CEO in April 2020, IBM was struggling to grow its sales and was generally seen as a legacy technology giant past its prime.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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