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as in rules
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 mythologies
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 traditions
Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
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Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
At the moment this quote was given, Dylan himself was breaking from the folk traditions that birthed his entry into the popular culture and redefining himself as an electric musician.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
In Christian traditions, Christmas always begins on December 25 (the birth of Christ) and ends on January 6 (upon the arrival of the Three Wise Men).
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2025
However, Christmas is a holiday that comes with multiple interpretations, traditions and cultural leanings.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2025
Morales’ character revists his early days in Puerto Rico, back when the island was still occupied by familiar faces and traditions.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
True to form, Beyoncé uses her platform to connect the roots of these traditions with a global audience, inviting the world to experience them anew.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Leaves Bitter orange leaves are a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medical traditions in other parts of the world.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
The video went viral, amassing millions of views Mark Mabry isn’t a big traditions guy, but there’s one that’s become a big part of his life.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
At the moment this quote was given, Dylan himself was breaking from the folk traditions that birthed his entry into the popular culture and redefining himself as an electric musician.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
In Christian traditions, Christmas always begins on December 25 (the birth of Christ) and ends on January 6 (upon the arrival of the Three Wise Men).
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2025
However, Christmas is a holiday that comes with multiple interpretations, traditions and cultural leanings.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2025
Morales’ character revists his early days in Puerto Rico, back when the island was still occupied by familiar faces and traditions.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
True to form, Beyoncé uses her platform to connect the roots of these traditions with a global audience, inviting the world to experience them anew.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Leaves Bitter orange leaves are a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medical traditions in other parts of the world.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
The video went viral, amassing millions of views Mark Mabry isn’t a big traditions guy, but there’s one that’s become a big part of his life.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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Quite often a superhero such as Superman would get double exposure on the big screen and on TV, but under two different mythologies (read CW’s 2001-2017 series Smallville and Zach Snyder’s 2013 movie Man of Steel).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Montana and Jerry Rice are among the San Francisco 49ers’ legends that are taking part in a new docuseries for AMC.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Parker, 60, opened about her time in the show as a preteen actress in an article highlighting 29 Broadway legends published in New York Magazine on April 7.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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