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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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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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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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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
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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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Last month, the Biden administration proposed a rule requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs.Ivana Saric, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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