How to Use heritage in a Sentence

heritage

noun
  • Here and there, the food speaks to the chef’s heritage.
    Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2021
  • What does heritage pork bring to the table for home cooks?
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2018
  • The project is a tribute to the heritage of the Luiseno people.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
  • He has never been approached by a big brand to take the reins of a heritage house.
    Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 22 June 2017
  • The wraps were a way to acknowledge her heritage on her own terms.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2020
  • These were the pop dreams of a young man determined to bring the beauty of his heritage to the big stage.
    Khari Nixon, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Today, the menu remains true to that heritage with aged steaks and prime rib.
    Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2022
  • This isn’t about having to turn your back on your heart’s heritage.
    Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue, 1 Sep. 2018
  • While the group is aimed at those of Latin heritage, all are welcome.
    Heather Greenwood Davis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
  • The heritage brand's latest pieces are also on display in the sporty space.
    Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Nov. 2021
  • But there is much more to be done to preserve cultural heritage across the world.
    Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2021
  • But that is far from the only cultural heritage site to see.
    Shivani Vora, https://www.inquirer.com, 6 June 2019
  • Who wouldn't want the music that is their heritage to get the attention?
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 24 July 2019
  • But the door has, for all purposes, been closed on that heritage.
    Marilynne Robinson, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
  • That brings me to Carey’s larger point about the cuisine of her heritage.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 10 July 2022
  • Meghan has also been very open about her mixed-race heritage.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Nov. 2018
  • The eatery's name is a tribute to the owners' German heritage.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Historic and heritage trees, some hundreds of years old, were downed.
    From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Their heritage is a big part of the museum’s art and storytelling.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Dec. 2020
  • For the first time on a heritage model, carbon-fiber wheels are available.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 6 Feb. 2020
  • What Eugene does have is a track and field heritage unmatched in even the biggest cities.
    oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2022
  • What is a people that share a common and rich heritage can find a common future?
    Siobhan Morrin, Time, 12 June 2018
  • This adorable puffer—in a heritage plaid print, no less—will keep their pup warm all winter long.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The festival is open to people of all heritages, not just Greek.
    David Anderson, The Aegis, 16 June 2018
  • That’s the era of Chanel’s heritage where Ms. Viard seems to feel most at home.
    New York Times, 11 May 2022
  • Focus on heritage patterns and classic decor in dark tones.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Korean heritage is always a seamless part of the book, too.
    Ciarra Chavarria, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2020
  • In an ode to her heritage, the bar also serves Persian cuisine.
    Nick El Hajj, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023
  • Much of my Mormonism is based on my own heritage as a Mormon.
    and David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Nov. 2022
  • It's so deeply wrapped up in South Asian heritage and culture.
    Patia Braithwait, SELF, 22 June 2021

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