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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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Close to Locomotion on a direct train from Shildon, there’s the Weardale heritage railway and other parts of the growing Auckland Project empire, including the one-year-old Faith Museum in the grounds of Auckland Castle, a palatial home to the Prince Bishops of Durham for 800 years.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Beckham noted that while the accessibility of designers at smaller brands often lends itself to custom work compared to heritage brands, that accessibility can also sometimes be misconstrued.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
Last May, Lost Arts of Nepal compared photographs of the statue in its chaitya with three taken by art scholars, historians, and a local heritage activist Anil Tuladhar.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Written by Florence Müller, the book delves into the fashion house’s Italian heritage and the lasting impact of Italian culture on its most iconic and innovative collections.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
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Carlton Reid, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Beckham noted that while the accessibility of designers at smaller brands often lends itself to custom work compared to heritage brands, that accessibility can also sometimes be misconstrued.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
Last May, Lost Arts of Nepal compared photographs of the statue in its chaitya with three taken by art scholars, historians, and a local heritage activist Anil Tuladhar.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Written by Florence Müller, the book delves into the fashion house’s Italian heritage and the lasting impact of Italian culture on its most iconic and innovative collections.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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