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heritage

noun

ˈher-ə-tij

Definition of heritage

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 Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as Brazil's first non-native coach sparked controversy, challenging the nation's proud football heritage. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 McPhee embraced his Scottish heritage by wearing a kilt in McPhee tartan, while Mel B wore a custom ivory wedding dress from Josephine Scott. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Suites are designed with floor-to-ceiling French doors that open onto to the verdant garden and complement the interiors—an homage to the artistic heritage of the region, inspired by masters from Matisse to Picasso. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Mohamed Somo, a leader of fishermen in Lamu, a UNESCO heritage site, says boats that used to come in with catches of up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of fish now often bring home less than 30 kilograms (66 pounds). — ABC News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage

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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of tradition

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In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Marlins tacked on two runs in the second on Lopez’s ground-rule double and Hicks’ sacrifice fly.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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This is not the marketing plan of a legacy artist content on calling it a day and merely leaning on her deepest core of longtime fans to buy a record.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Five of those have powered each variant of Russia’s R-7 rocket family since the 1950s, a legacy now carried on by the Soyuz launch vehicle.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026

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