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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
Passover always starts and finishes in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In multicultural settings, photographers are often advised to anticipate a wide range of traditions and visual priorities.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With over a decade as a performance artist and photographer working in theaters across India, Balasubramaniyam’s work draws from the folk traditions, performance practices, and tribal wedding rituals of southern India’s Dravidian communities.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
According to the prolific author and pitmaster, fire is universal, cutting across borders, traditions and trends.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs where specimens were collected actually emerges from such a jar — a detail that ties this underground discovery to one of Georgia’s most iconic cultural traditions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The war has upended those longstanding traditions.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the coastal city of Tyre, where thousands of residents remain in their homes and in shelters despite Israeli evacuation orders, Christians took comfort in the preservation of their ancient traditions.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In multicultural settings, photographers are often advised to anticipate a wide range of traditions and visual priorities.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With over a decade as a performance artist and photographer working in theaters across India, Balasubramaniyam’s work draws from the folk traditions, performance practices, and tribal wedding rituals of southern India’s Dravidian communities.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
According to the prolific author and pitmaster, fire is universal, cutting across borders, traditions and trends.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs where specimens were collected actually emerges from such a jar — a detail that ties this underground discovery to one of Georgia’s most iconic cultural traditions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The war has upended those longstanding traditions.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the coastal city of Tyre, where thousands of residents remain in their homes and in shelters despite Israeli evacuation orders, Christians took comfort in the preservation of their ancient traditions.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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Federal rules required that phone carriers be able to track the locations of phones for emergency services; Altman struck deals with carriers to tap these capabilities for the company’s use.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rules are riddled with conditional exemptions that even experienced attorneys struggle to interpret.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our alt data is also supportive given moderating pressures in range resale values and strong special vehicles’ appreciation.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 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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Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The customs officer began speaking to me very fast and pointing—the translator scribbling down notes all the while.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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Big names like Amy Schumer as well as local legends and new up-and-coming talent perform here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Masters at Augusta National will feature the world's best golfers vying for the green jacket, something previous legends, including Jack Nicklaus, have done multiple times in their careers.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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