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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
Politics, as the democratic tradition rightly stresses, is a critical source of legitimacy.
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Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
Programs run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and include various traditions of yoga, meditation, Raag therapy, fitness sessions chanting, and music offerings—to name just a few.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
The Glo Bash followed Yo Gotti’s birthday bash tradition, which seemingly ended in 2022.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 July 2025
American driver Dan Gurney started the tradition by showering guests, including Henry Ford II, with Moët & Chandon at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1967.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
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Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
Programs run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and include various traditions of yoga, meditation, Raag therapy, fitness sessions chanting, and music offerings—to name just a few.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
The Glo Bash followed Yo Gotti’s birthday bash tradition, which seemingly ended in 2022.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 July 2025
American driver Dan Gurney started the tradition by showering guests, including Henry Ford II, with Moët & Chandon at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1967.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Laws prohibiting picking someone up in a public place have frequently been found unconstitutional, but sometimes survive in the form of anti-loitering rules or traffic restrictions.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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Buckeye Chuck emerged from his burrow to cloudy skies, which by folklore, means spring is just around the corner.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Set in a fictional town wrapped in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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With a screenplay by Rod Serling and Michael Wilson, Planet of the Apes imagines a civilization where fear, mythology, and suppression preserve order, and where its final revelation shatters not just the plot, but the foundations of belief itself.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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With that precedence, the senior screening committee—which includes Hall-of-Famers, media members and historians—ultimately felt like seven strong seasons was enough to be etched into football lore.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac, Illinois Best for: classic cars and Lincoln lore Pontiac showcases all manner of Americana, from strawberry-rhubarb pies at Edinger’s Filling Station to antique cars at the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum.—
Matt Kirouac,
AFAR Media,
31 July 2025
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In an era when many brands make grand claims about tradition and heritage, Weller’s story stands out as a genuine narrative of craft, courage, entrepreneurship, and conviction.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Minnesota lawmakers, aiming to tighten the new state budget, earlier this year also cut $1 million annually from MPR’s allocation for cultural heritage and legacy programming.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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Rahaman Ali, younger brother to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has died, according to the Muhammad Ali Center.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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The postseason was front and center before the game, as clips of franchise legend Jimmy Rollins from 2008 played before his Wall of Fame induction.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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