heritages

noun

Definition of heritagesnext
plural of heritage
1
as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

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2
as in inheritances
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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  1. traditions
  2. inheritances
  3. legacies
Noun
  • Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
  • At the moment this quote was given, Dylan himself was breaking from the folk traditions that birthed his entry into the popular culture and redefining himself as an electric musician.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of traditions
Noun
  • This is particularly true when there is a death in the family and inheritances are involved, says Dominguez.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Other savings, like individual retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, cash reserves or potential inheritances, could help boost retirement wealth down the road.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inheritances
Noun
  • Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
  • White House residents leave aesthetic legacies that tend to last but an instant, their decors admired for four years or eight years, and then erased.
    Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of legacies
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