1
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
What sets Birmingham apart, though, is its ability to innovate without severing ties to those traditions.
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Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Bipartisan traditions in appropriations could provide a buffer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
From China’s Moon Festival to European traditions, it has long been observed as a time of gratitude and release.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Harper combines his professional background and family traditions to serve showstoppers like the Duck Fat Fries, Mother Carole's Angel Eggs, and the Buttermilk Biscuits & Ham.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The menu draws on Brazilian and other South American traditions.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Bipartisan traditions in appropriations could provide a buffer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
From China’s Moon Festival to European traditions, it has long been observed as a time of gratitude and release.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Harper combines his professional background and family traditions to serve showstoppers like the Duck Fat Fries, Mother Carole's Angel Eggs, and the Buttermilk Biscuits & Ham.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The menu draws on Brazilian and other South American traditions.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
Noun
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rojas moves from Colombian history to mythologies, from family stories to her own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from Norse and other mythologies, the trees of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings series are sacred beings, whose treatment stands as a moral litmus test.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Speakers urged a bold infusion of conservative Christian values into public life.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The customs hiring is going to increase the capacity within its global forwarding division by close to 40%, according to Robertson.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most Americans know his name, his primacy among blues legends, and the singular identity of his beloved hollow-body Gibson guitar named Lucille.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The ghosts of disco queens, salsa legends, and lovers pressed close on a crowded floor are still in the walls.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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