doc: add theme inheritance example (helix-editor#4096)

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 | `hidden`       |
 | `crossed_out`  |
 
+### Inheritance
+
+Extend upon other themes by setting the `inherits` property to an existing theme.
+
+```toml
+inherits = "boo_berry"
+
+# Override the theming for "keyword"s:
+"keyword" = { fg = "gold" }
+
+# Override colors in the palette:
+[palette]
+berry = "#2A2A4D"
+```
+
 ### Scopes
 
 The following is a list of scopes available to use for styling.