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as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade
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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area
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Recent Examples of tradition
These requirements also create problems for cultures and traditions that don’t practice traditional Western burials, instead getting families and friends directly involved in preparation of the body and burial.
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Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Cannes takes pride in preserving cinematic tradition, not being an agent of change.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
The soccer traditions that are firmly fixed in the culture of other countries don’t exist at home, so Fejos and his friends have made their own.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
This causes a rift between the two women — clashes of tradition versus modernity, evolving gender roles, and most centrally for the topic of this movie, forgiveness.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Cannes takes pride in preserving cinematic tradition, not being an agent of change.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
The soccer traditions that are firmly fixed in the culture of other countries don’t exist at home, so Fejos and his friends have made their own.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
This causes a rift between the two women — clashes of tradition versus modernity, evolving gender roles, and most centrally for the topic of this movie, forgiveness.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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Hernandez will continue competing under CIF rules permitting transgender participation and is scheduled to compete Saturday, May 16, before advancing to the CIF finals in Clovis later this month.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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According to Anthropic, decisions made before 2028 could determine whether democratic nations or authoritarian governments shape the future rules and standards surrounding advanced AI.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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With a wingspan stretching over two meters, legs as thick as a child’s wrist and talons larger than a grizzly bear’s claws, the harpy eagle has become the subject of rainforest folklore across Central and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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But the urgency here is rooted in a founding mythology that insists every individual has the authority to define themselves.—
MONICA LEWINSKY,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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The plot, omnipresent in the mythology of chasing, hinges on the idea of getting dangerously close to a storm to get data that could help create a better warning system and save lives.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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On the drive, the passing billboards become a kind of surreal distillation of American values.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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These pieces showcase cultural narratives, stories, and values, expressing something about human life that only the best art can.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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This summer the tournament returns to North America, and Guadalajara will add to its considerable football lore when this stadium hosts four more World Cup matches, including a heavyweight bout between Spain and its onetime colony Uruguay.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Sulwhasoo Spa builds its treatments around heritage ingredients like ginseng, while D&A and Individuel Genève specialize in skin boosters and laser work.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The lineup of events highlights equestrian heritage and provides a platform for local artists.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Attend a world-class sporting event, walk or run to help those who help others, see a rock legend perform, see a live-action version of a children's show, or simply relax with a glass of wine.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Club legend and current assistant coach Roger Espinoza gave the pre-game speech.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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