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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
His music, holding a foot in the future and the past, is homage to Puerto Rican traditions, heavy on salsa, with notes of hip hop, big band, indie rock and reggaeton.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
While the Sacher has of course been modernised and expanded over the years, the family have made sure to preserve its traditions and character.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
But Chiefs fandom is and will always be rooted in these stories — parents suffering through bitter cold and even more bitter results but passing along their fandom and traditions to their kids anyway.
—Sam McDowell 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
In countries such as India, some wedding-planning platforms are experimenting with technology to blend regional traditions with contemporary aesthetics, reflecting efforts to modernize planning without losing cultural context.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Among the finds, archaeologist developed a picture of the traditions that this cult participated in.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices, the works approach stitching, weaving and dyeing as forms of mark making; methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The celebration is deeply rooted in the neighborhood's traditions, Luong said.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
While the Sacher has of course been modernised and expanded over the years, the family have made sure to preserve its traditions and character.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
But Chiefs fandom is and will always be rooted in these stories — parents suffering through bitter cold and even more bitter results but passing along their fandom and traditions to their kids anyway.
—Sam McDowell 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
In countries such as India, some wedding-planning platforms are experimenting with technology to blend regional traditions with contemporary aesthetics, reflecting efforts to modernize planning without losing cultural context.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Among the finds, archaeologist developed a picture of the traditions that this cult participated in.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices, the works approach stitching, weaving and dyeing as forms of mark making; methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The celebration is deeply rooted in the neighborhood's traditions, Luong said.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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There are rules about a team winning too often, and the Hawks have picked in the top three for three straight years.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But talking about identity has ever-shifting rules and hierarchies that amount to bear-traps that can spring at any time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the many ideas the film explores, front and center is the notion that communities like Ant’s create their own mythologies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the two cultures have overlapping ancient mythologies that could be incorporated into the story’s fantasy elements.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Property taxes are based on property values, not income.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Millions of people watch the Olympic Games, and every logo shown on screen sends a message about what aligns with Olympic values, and what the Olympic movement chooses to endorse.—
Ukaleq Slettemark,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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Smith said changing tariff rates have also put additional strain on his customs brokers.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Days later, customs officials found chats with the same man on the phones of three European women, discussing organizing bombings in US cities, the documents show.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the ceilings draped with flags to the walls lined with portraits—all reminders of the local and national legends who have walked through these doors—this place in Bairro Alto oozes nostalgia.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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