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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
Beyoncé was not the only icon flexing their Western heritage during her Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The pair honored both of their heritages by having a Corsican band, Voce Ventu, play at their wedding, as well as the Glencorse Pipe and Drum Band.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But advocates and healers in Indian Country have found that introducing people to their heritage, such as at pow wows, can help reduce addiction.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Sage saddles up with youth from around Wind River for monthly healing rides to connect young people with their cultural heritage.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The pair honored both of their heritages by having a Corsican band, Voce Ventu, play at their wedding, as well as the Glencorse Pipe and Drum Band.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But advocates and healers in Indian Country have found that introducing people to their heritage, such as at pow wows, can help reduce addiction.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Sage saddles up with youth from around Wind River for monthly healing rides to connect young people with their cultural heritage.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritage
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While family karaoke nights are a tradition for Nicholas, from Houston, pairing it with dish duty was an unusual twist.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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In fact, up until 2019, Jimmy had a long-standing tradition of teaching Sunday school at Plains’ local Maranatha Baptist Church.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly true when there is a death in the family and inheritances are involved, says Dominguez.Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The relationship of Julian and his dad Ed becomes the throughline of Sugarcane, as father and son take steps to heal – Ed from an inheritance of shame and guilt passed down from his mother, and Julian from abandonment by his father as a child.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Safety Parking will get harder, and walking will get safer: California has stricter parking rules under AB 413.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Due to the high pollution levels, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has issued the No-Burn rule for Wednesday, prohibiting the use of wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in indoor or outdoor devices across the South Coast Air Basin.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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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 9 Jan. 2025.
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