Thesaurus results for HERITAGE

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 After the success of their inaugural spring collection, the American heritage brand and the British pop star turned designer have rejoined forces on another collaboration, this time focusing on fall essentials. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 Yana Peel, Chanel’s president of arts, culture, and heritage, said in a statement that M+ is one of the house’s earliest institutional art partners in Asia. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026 The views from the top definitely give visitors a look into the region’s citrus heritage and the industry that helped put Central Florida on the tourism map long before castles and coasters became the area’s defining attractions. — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026 Mining heritage and guochao National pride in China, expressed through the guochao movement, continues to boom in fashion, with local designers finding new ways to translate their own culture in their designs. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritage

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The next president, regardless of party, will face specific questions about how much to sustain the long tradition of direct US military aid to Israel and deep US integration with its military.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In Spain, modern farming methods have reduced the practice of transhumance to a small group of farmers that keep the tradition alive not just for its environmental benefits but also for its cultural value.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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Samantha learns that her grandmother's inheritance has been stolen, forcing her to transition from socialite to shopgirl overnight.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Six months after Vincent’s suicide, Theo died from the ravages of syphilis, leaving Jo a young widow with a baby to support, not much money, and an unusual inheritance—Vincent’s paintings—more than 400 in total.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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Bajaria was popular with them, and her legacy will include the huge growth at international Netflix hubs over the past six years.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
The structure of using a house with residents from different eras is hardly unique, nor is the catalyst of a death and a legacy.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of legacy

Noun

LendingTree’s model values the federal child tax credit at $2,200 per child, up from $2,000.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Education and giving back are important values to the family as the project represents for them a broader impact within the natural diamond industry.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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