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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
Available liveries include a gold, silver and black paint scheme, the blue-and-white heritage pack or a simple white with racing stripes.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This season, the French heritage company teamed with artist Mathias Kiss for his perspective on dynamic, modern table settings.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
At Filson, he will be charged with leading the next phase of growth for the 128-year-old heritage brand.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.
—Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This season, the French heritage company teamed with artist Mathias Kiss for his perspective on dynamic, modern table settings.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
At Filson, he will be charged with leading the next phase of growth for the 128-year-old heritage brand.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.
—Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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Recognizing that, owners Steve and Alex Cohen have decided to break with unspoken tradition and retire the numbers of players who aren’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In keeping with presidential tradition, St. John's Church, located across from the White House will host the service.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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For spouses who inherit an IRA, understanding the options available is essential to make the most of this inheritance and avoid costly mistakes.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Pinto was left a good inheritance by Hughes, especially in the dugout where Andoni Iraola continues to work wonders.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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But when his administration adopted water rules that weakened environmental protections in the delta, the state and conservation groups successfully challenged the changes in court.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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While much of Biden's legacy is set to be eroded by President-elect Trump, his use of presidential clemency power could be remembered.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Former President Biden sat right behind Trump, watching while his successor bashed his legacy.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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