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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
Born in Copenhagen and with Albanian heritage, Zeciri reflects a new diverse wave of Scandinavian actors.
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Rum producers have national and regional traditions and styles, but that is it.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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Amongst legacy fashion houses and designers across continents, menswear leaned into innovative designs that pushed the boundaries of conventional garments.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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