1
as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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Recent Examples of customs
Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The customs officer began speaking to me very fast and pointing—the translator scribbling down notes all the while.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
The tool can also process customs paperwork autonomously and calculate profit margins for businesses, Zhang said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Etebari spoke about Persian history, geography, culture and customs.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
A matter of federal regulation There is no legal limit on how much cash can travel through customs per passenger, as long as travelers carrying $10,000 or more report the money to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau within the Treasury Department.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
An American tourist in Bali was reportedly detained on March 19 for violating the customs of what's considered the most sacred Hindu holiday in the popular tourist destination, according to Balinese media.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
When Europeans did encounter protoindustry, trade, and commerce, it was almost always tightly regulated by government officials, guilds, customs, or local powers.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
The customs officer began speaking to me very fast and pointing—the translator scribbling down notes all the while.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
The tool can also process customs paperwork autonomously and calculate profit margins for businesses, Zhang said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Etebari spoke about Persian history, geography, culture and customs.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
A matter of federal regulation There is no legal limit on how much cash can travel through customs per passenger, as long as travelers carrying $10,000 or more report the money to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau within the Treasury Department.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
An American tourist in Bali was reportedly detained on March 19 for violating the customs of what's considered the most sacred Hindu holiday in the popular tourist destination, according to Balinese media.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
When Europeans did encounter protoindustry, trade, and commerce, it was almost always tightly regulated by government officials, guilds, customs, or local powers.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
Noun
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In the Middle Ages, local churchgoers whispered of clannish Jews poisoning wells to kill Christian children and steal their blood for their rituals.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Passover always starts and finishes in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Sacramento residents like Isabelle Fama, 24, the steady increase in fuel costs has led her to change certain habits over the last month.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pro-immigration advocates, meanwhile, have accused the administration of punishing legal immigrants who are complying with immigration rules.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many states have more stringent rules, and regulations vary widely.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our alt data is also supportive given moderating pressures in range resale values and strong special vehicles’ appreciation.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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